Do Sixth and Eighth Grade Students Have Different Interests When it Comes to T.V.?

Are sixth and eighth graders really as different as we think we are 

when it comes to T.V.?  Or is that just a common myth?
   
 As most of you know, sixth and eighth graders are very disparate when it comes to their interests and maturity level.  That is why I was extremely surprised to find that they watch the same kinds of T.V. shows.  I surveyed 12 middle school students, which included three sixth grade boys, three sixth grade girls, three eighth grade boys, and three eighth grade girls.  The sixth grade boys I interviewed said their favorite T.V. shows were CSI NY, South Park, and Lost.  I interviewed a teacher about the topic who chose to remain anonymous.  They stated, "I have seen all of those shows (CSI NY, South Park, and Lost).  I think that they are inappropriate for sixth grade boys to be watching. South Park has a ton of profanity and sexual content and CSI NY is all about murder." 
    The sixth grade girls told me their favorite T.V. shows were iCarly, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Hannah Montana. These shows are on Disney Channel and Nickelodian, which are T.V. networks that angle their shows for kids ages 6 to 12.  I found it interesting that the girls in sixth grade had a lower maturity level (when it comes to T.V.) than the boys in sixth grade.
    Although unlike the sixth graders, the eighth grade boys and girls like similar shows.  The boys favorite Sports Center, The Office, and Southpark.  Girls like American Idol, Criminal Minds, and CSI Miami.  When I interviewed another teacher (who also asked to remain anonymous) I asked them if they thought this was accurate and they said, "I think that the results you got are pretty accurate.  The eighth graders are old enough to be watching those shows, in my opinion."
    In conclusion, I found that sixth grade girls like to stick to Disney Channel, and sixth grade boys and eighth graders tend to watch more mature shows, like CSI, Southpark, and The Office.