Back to category: Politics

Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper.

violence on tv

Everybody questions, what nurtures the violent crimes children are participating in? Many people have blamed the television programs kids are watching. But really is that all that is contributing to their violent acts? Sure there are more and more television channels coming out, it’s not the 13 channels everyone used to have. Cable television is no longer surprising to anyone, most people have it. And yes, more movies shown on TV, more shows with acts of violence, but can one actually convince someone or themselves that television programming is the ultimate reason for children's violent acts?
Many people, who believe television is the reason for kid’s aggressive acts, overlook the other issues that should also be taken into consideration. The music kids are listening to today, is not helping the situation. The vulgar and intense lyrics, about homicide, suicide, weapons, and drugs can compare, if not be more of a cause. For instance the lyrics from the rapper Eminem,...

Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper.