Television is one of the most
prevalent media influences in kids' lives. Researchers have identified three potential responses to media
violence in children:
Increased fear, Children, particularly girls, are much more likely
than adults to be portrayed as victims of violence on TV, and this can make
them more afraid of the world around them.
Desensitization to real-life violence, Some of the most violent TV
shows are children's cartoons, in which violence is portrayed as humorous—and
realistic consequences of violence are seldom shown.
Increased aggressive behavior, This can be especially true of
young children, who are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior after
viewing violent TV shows or movies.
Parents
should pay close attention to what their children see in the news since studies
have shown that kids are more afraid of violence in news coverage than in any
other media content. Fear based on real news events increases as children get
older and is better able to distinguish fantasy from reality.
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