Call to Action Against TV, Movie, and Video Game Violence

Violence in the media is a serious problem that has been linked to a number of negative consequences, including aggression, desensitization to violence, and fear. This article will provide a call to action against TV, movie, and video game violence and will offer some suggestions for how to reduce the amount of violence in the media.

There is a large body of research that shows that exposure to media violence can lead to a number of negative consequences, including:

• Aggression: Children who are exposed to violent media are more likely to behave aggressively themselves. This is because violence in the media can teach children that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems.
• Desensitization to violence: Exposure to violent media can lead to desensitization to violence, which means that children become less bothered by violence and more likely to see it as normal. This can make it more difficult for them to develop empathy for others and to understand the consequences of violence.
• Fear: Exposure to violent media can also lead to fear, especially in children. This is because violence in the media can make the world seem like a more dangerous place than it actually is.

There are a number of things that we can do to reduce the amount of violence in the media. Here are a few suggestions:

Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill: A Call to Action Against TV, Movie & Video Game Violence

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• Parents: Parents can play a key role in reducing their children's exposure to media violence. They can do this by monitoring their children's media consumption, talking to them about the effects of media violence, and setting limits on the amount of violence that their children are allowed to watch.
• Media creators: Media creators can also play a role in reducing media violence. They can do this by creating less violent content and by using less graphic and realistic violence in their content.
• Government: Governments can also take steps to reduce media violence. They can do this by regulating the content of violent media, by funding research on the effects of media violence, and by educating the public about the dangers of media violence.

Media violence is a serious problem that has a number of negative consequences. It is important for all of us to take action to reduce the amount of violence in the media. By working together, we can create a more peaceful and just world for our children.

Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill: A Call to Action Against TV, Movie & Video Game Violence

by Melissa Gomes

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	543 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	208 pages

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