Essay on violence in tv

Television is the mainstream of our culture. Violence on television has been a topic of conflict since before 1950. There have been repeated debates on how to protect children from the harmful effects of violence on television. Television is one form of modern media that influences the everyday lives of people. Televised violence has a major effect on how children perceive the world and how they behave. "American television has become the most violent in the world. It is for this reason why researchers have focused their attention toward television violence" (Cantor & Hoffner 424-4-25). Children enjoy watching television and now with the increased technology of cable and movie

The problem can be controlled by monitoring the programs children watch, explaining that violent behavior does not pose as a way of problem solving, and limiting amounts of television. For example, during one of my babysitting job’s, I recall having to remove a Pokemon video because the child threw all the figures he thought were threatening to Pikachu down the stairs, and he also hit the cat with some of the toys. I informed his parents of his behavior and the next time I babysat, he did not attempt to throw his toys. They talked to him and made him aware that his behavior was wrong and unacceptable

With all this being said there are still people out there who disagree with the notion that children's cartoons are too violent. Some just simply argue that kids will be kids and that they will kick, hit and yell karate moves whether they watch TV or not (Walsh). Others such as Gerard Jones author of "Killing Monsters: Why Children need Fantasy, Super Heroes and Make-Believe Violence," state that these cartoons actually help children (Rimensnyder). Jones states that these cartoons allow children to become something that they can't be in everyday life, to leave the real world behind for a while to satisfy their own curiosity. Children can project themselves onto these superheroes and this lets them become powerful for a few minuets in a world that gives no power to children (Rimensnyder). Jones also goes on to say that the reason why society is so against these violent cartoons is because we think it will eliminate real life violence (Rimensnyder). Some say that these cartoons give children a cathartic outlet to let out pent up aggression and fears. On the other hand others say that the TV violence is the cause of the pent up aggression to begin

Over the past two decades, hundreds of studies have examined how violent programming on TV affects children and young people. While a direct "cause and effect" link is difficult to establish, there is a growing consensus that some children may be vulnerable to violent images and messages.

Over the years, researchers have studied the effects that television has had on children. When children are taught to tie their shoes, it is because their parents taught them. When children are taught to ride their bikes, it is because someone showed them. In many instances, children learn by watching and observing things they see others do. This leads researchers to believe that violent television in terms, makes children more aggressive.

Children tend to act more violently due over exposure to violent media. Interestingly, studies done by psychologists L. Rowell Huesmann, Leonard Eron and others show that being aggressive as a youth did not speculate that they would watch more television. This suggests that violent media portrayal is a cause rather than a consequence of aggressive people. However, later research by psychologists Douglas Gentile and Brad Bushman, suggested that media violence is just one of the many causes that inhibit rational thought. [http://www.apa.org/research/action/protect.aspx]

For years now, researches have been studying the correlation between violent media and the aggression in children. Undoubtedly the conclusion is that violent media does indeed increase the aggressive nature in kids.

As I have already pointed out above, past research findings indicate that exposure to media violence does have a significant influence on violent and aggressive behavior. A study conducted by Bandure, Ross, and Ross in 1963 came to the conclusion that there exists a "powerful influence of televised models on children's aggressive behavior" (Rathus, 2012). In this particular study, one group of children was exposed to a film with scenes of aggression and violence. On the other hand, the other group (the control group) was asked to watch a film that was largely aggression-free. According to Rathus (2012), those children who were exposed to the film with scenes of aggression and violence "showed significantly more aggressive behavior"¦" This is a clear indication that exposure to media violence does indeed lead to an increase in violent/aggressive behavior.

     Many types of violence are viewed in cartoons and because they are centered on the interest of children, children are at great risk of mimicking the actions and attitudes the characters portray.

Children and teens who watch violent TV shows and movies will display more aggression and violent behavior.

The media in today’s society is very influential on children. There are many things that children at a very young age are learning, for example violence. Many children learn violent behavior and they become violent and aggressive children because they are exposed to so much mature content. Many parents are not aware of what their children are watching, and without knowing it, their children are raised by the media. Many television shows contain a lot of violence, for example kids fighting each other, kids bullying other kids and kids yelling and disrespecting their parents. Unfortunately, at a very young age children are learning to be aggressive and violent because they are spending more time watching television than spending it

In the 50s, shows such as Batman and Robin were believed to cause violence in children. Saturday morning cartoons, like Tom and Jerry, had violence in them as well. After all, there was a cat chasing a mouse around. the congressional House Interstate and Foreign Commerce subcommittee held hearings on violence in radio and television and its impact on children (Literacy, 1993) In the 70s, many social issues were addressed on television. Comedies and dramas addressed the social problems of the day. Situation comedies, particularly All in the Family, dealt with controversial issues, such as race relations, feminism, sexuality, and abortion. M*A*S*H chose to mix the humor of a sitcom, with the horror of war. (Media of the 1960's and 1970's, n.d.)In the 80s, it was videogames such as Donkey Kong, Super Mario Brothers, and Frogger. Flash forward to current day, and games such as Resident Evil, Call of Duty, and Sleeping Dog tend to feature a lot of blood and gore. Movies, such as Terminator, Star Wars, and Die Hard all show a great deal of violence in them. In addition, we have comic books like The Walking Dead that glorify violence. We also have the internet, where violence is only a click away. The Safe School Initiative, found that targeted school violence is not a recent development, and found cases of school violence as early as 1974 (EDUCATION, 2004). Violence is not a new thing in the media. It has always been around, and always will

Television is especially influential on the children of today. Thirty years ago, not every home had a television; they were considered a luxury that only the rich could afford. Now, most households have two televisions and children watch them incessantly. Many children's programs are extremely violent and a child can learn violent behavior from watching these programs. For example, about a month ago, in Norway, a small girl was beaten, stripped, and left to die by three boys aged 5, 6, and 6. When asked why

Today’s society is heavily influenced by television. The violence disrupts a child’s learning process and can alter the moral beliefs that an older person has. Children view more violence on Saturday mornings than any other time. The cartoons aimed at little children influence youngsters to mimic violent acts because their parents do not fully explain the effects of the stunts. It is pathetic that in such a technology based society, such a simple thing as television can have a negative effect on people.

is indeed one of the prime factors contributing to the increase in violent and aggressive