Violence and TV

Violent Television Programs and the Impact they have on Children

The effects of TV are seen in children’s values, lifestyles, role models, eating, sleeping, health, family interaction & buying habits. Numerous studies have been made on the impact of television. The type of programs and the amount of time a child watches may have an affect on their aggression level. This research paper will discuss violence in the media; the impact violent shows have on children, some of the top ten violent programs that children watch and how parents can reduce the effects of TV violence on their children.
Does watching violence cause someone to become violent? For decades now children have grown up with violence all around them. They see it on TV, in video games, movies, books, and hear it on the radio. They have been bombarded with very powerful visual and verbal massages demonstrating numerous acts of violence. Seeing these acts has become all too common for kids. Some common types of media vi...