Violence in Media Influence Youth

The influence of violence can lead to an increase in violent behavior in youth. Youth violence is a serious issue, and there are many things that contribute to youth violence. The saying, “monkey see, monkey do” is well-known in today’s modern, media warped society. Children are very impressionable and imitate what they see and hear. Children are exposed to far too much violence every day on the television, mainly because parents see the television as a convenient babysitter. Shocking episodes of youth violence in America, such as the Columbine Shooting, unfolds in many communities. How do young people from seemingly good homes and average backgrounds commit such brutal deeds? Video games, television shows, movies, and music that celebrate violence are suspected to be the reasons. There are many ways to prevent the media from causing aggressive behaviors to youth.
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