Do you think that violence on TV harms children's abillity to cope and become a quility part on society?
116893
The mind is just like the body.  With the body, you can put good or bad stuff in and you'll get visable results;  if you eat only McDonalds, you'll get fat and unhealthy and if you eat fruits/vegies/lean meat then you'll have a healthy body.\n\nThe mind works the same way.  If we <adults & children> fill up with junk like violence/sex/and hopelessness then our minds errode and we usually get depressed or angry.  Likewise, if we turn off the media <tv, music, computer, phones> we can stop junk from coming in...we can even fill it with great things like Plato, science, and God, and get a healthier brain.\n\nI saw video on the news <about a month ago> a story about teenagers who beat up a homless man with baseball bats.  The homeless man dies, and the news reported's psychologist claims that the teens were "Displaced" possibly from the violence in video games or TV.
392472
In toddlers, they mimic the violence assuming its something they can mimic like hitting. In older kids...practically nothing. This is just an agenda pushed by the political right.
506606
- Television makes you less sociable.\n- Some people become sort of addicted to television and    never leave it.\n- Makes you ignore other priorities.\n\nThese are what i can think of right now.. hehe
589305
I agree with Jerry. The media does not help, but at the same time I think that parenting is a large factor in it. Even when raised in a "perfect" family setting you still can get troubled people out of it. There is no "perfect" family life because every family has problems.\nAs a parent you have the hardest job in the world. You can exsust every rescource and every suggestion given to you to, to try and raise productive citizens and in the end have it all back fire on you. Everyone has a diffrent personality and what works for one doesn't always work for the other. \nWe (as parents) have to make sure we teach children right from wrong. I don't claim in any way to be the mother of the year but everyday I see kids that aren't being taught even just simple common sense things. Kids are getting meaner, a lot of them don't have any manners, and I see disregard for life. Yes, I do understand that boys will be boys... well even girls.. I was one of those kids that would pull a worm apart just to see what would happen but that is diffrent; I hear about kids pouring gas on cats and setting them on fire because it's funny to watch it run around and scream in pain ( I've never seen this done on tv). People are spending less time with their children and leaving day cares to take care of them, the tv/video games to ocupy them, or are leaving their older siblings to take care of them. I know that not everyone can stay at home with their children and I'm not saying they should, but when parents are home they should spend time with their children, even just sitting at the dinner table together instead of eating in frount of the tv makes a diffrence.\n\nBasically what I'm trying to say is that I think parents are responsaible, then the media and peer pressure contribute to it.
484661
well, that of course depends on what the parents themselves will allow if watching that influences the kids' behavior, because many kids WILL imitate what they see. if the parents want to better control all the ruckus that kids will most likey be demonstrating, then maybe WWE shouldn't be something that should be viewed. of course, WWE is not the only thing that kids might want to imitate.. there is also other shows, video games, daddy's beer induced rage...
259170
I think the TV has made a lot of children paranoid and with good reason.  Recently, one girl was buried alive and one girl was abducted on video and later murdered.  These 2 stories were repeated many, many times.  \n\nYears ago, they didn't put these crimes on TV as much.  Maybe on the afternoon or evening news.  But now they cover the stories all day long on some TV channels for several days.  \n\nThere are some real wacko's out there for sure.  I'm and adult and even I'm a little paranoid.....)(
948460
Yes.  Children who spend their time watching television are not spending that time doing homework, reading for pleasure, playing outside and learning through experiencing their environment.  Television deadens the senses and decreases children's ability to become stimulated.  \n\nOf course, some television programs are worse than others.
559001
Unfortunately, yes. If it weren't for the availability of uncut movies, I doubt if I would watch too much TV. The social aspect is the best reason to watch television.  The real downside is that I do think TV has severely hurt the art of conversation. You can now grow up with siblings and spend time with them watching the tube, but not really getting to know them at a deeper level.
977496
Absolutely!\nI don't watch much tv, especially with my children because you just don't know what is coming up next. \nSeveral years ago my daughter and I were discussing this and I mentioned how many references there are to sex and she disagreed (she was 16 at the time) - A sitcom just started and we agreed to count the number of sexual references and there were six before the first credits and theme song! It was an eye-opener to both of us. We, as a society, have become very desensitized.\nI would like to see better rating, more thorough... problem is, it's everywhere and kids can get to it easily and you can't be with them all the time.\nThat is where we come as parents and educate them and try to get them to a higher level. Then there may be some change by television as well, but it is a tough battle.
933728
I work with youth aged between 10 and 19, and whilst every child is different the main link between them is the act of violence. Violence is a part of humanity, and more commonly in youth when they feel they can't get there point accross violence prevails. It is a part of communication between the youth, they are old enough to communicate in better ways but are not emotionally and sociolly developed enough to find a better way of trully getting a point accross. Video games, movies also portray violence in this way (do this and u'll get your way, you'll get respect). It was a part of youth in the past, a part of the youth now and will be a part of youth in the future.
388527
Do you think that violence is the solution to any problem?  What problems is violence the answer for?   How does violence solve the problem?  Does the problem go away after violence is used?  \nAsking any of these questions can help you evaluate the effect of the violence on her children.
609935
Television can be a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior. Unfortunately, much of today's television programming is violent. \nExtensive viewing of television violence by children causes greater aggressiveness. Sometimes, watching a single violent program can increase aggressiveness. Children who view shows in which violence is very realistic, frequently repeated or unpunished, are more likely to imitate what they see. Children with emotional, behavioral, learning or impulse control problems may be more easily influenced by TV violence. The impact of TV violence may be immediately evident in the child's behavior or may surface years later, and young people can even be affected when the family atmosphere shows no tendency toward violence.
1110718
I think violent and sexual video games, and violence on TV and in films are having a negative effect on many young people. Since children are going to be exposed to some of this, no matter how hard we try to protect them, we must teach them moral values. That video games and movies are not real. If you shoot someone in real life they really die. They don't come back to life in some other show. We need to teach them to have respect for themselves and others. We need to sit down and watch TV with them. Find alternative forms of entertainment (go outside, to park, play games, camping, etc.). Children learn a great deal by what they see their parents do. They are like little sponges soaking everything up. They copy what they see. So, it's up to us to decide what they see.
123096
Yes, it is crazy and sad. First, I blame the parents for not keeping their guns locked up safely. They are supposed to be looking after the kids and what they are into. If one has a gun at home, a child chould be taught that this is the one thing that you never ever ever touch. Secondly, all of the violence shown through the media and video games when the younger children haven't a clue what is actually reality and what is "pretend". I am not against older kids playing games, etc. I am against we parents who do not keep tabs and monitor what our kids watch and do and educate them as to the fact the people with guns can hurt and kill other people. By the way, I am FOR adults  being able to own and carry guns. I am against adults who let their children do so.
106228
i know that we see 13000( violent images on TV by the time were 16.but in real life and till 20 must be much more tan this.and i think it depends on where you live and your parents.
919216
Yes! In my day canings were done by the teacher for minor cases of bad behaviour, and became a test of strength to all those watching, could you take the cane without flinching and showing pain afterwards. The tougher you were the more canings you took and walked away as though nothing had happened, even if you were screaming inside, you didn't show it. I took my canings and it made me a better person.\n\nNowadays children know that they can behave badly and get away with it, because no-one wants to be taken to court over "human rights", and they grow up thinking they can do anything they want and not be punished, which is why you have so many young thugs who don't care what they do and who they do it to, because they just scream about human rights and their punisher goes to jail instead of them.
531956
Yes.\n\nWhy is that?\n\nI see parents all the time get bent out of shape because a couple is making love on TV but when it comes to the bloodiest violence, it's just fine to watch.\n\nWhat gives?