Does television violence cause violence in children and how can it be reduced?
Date Submitted: 11/23/2002 14:16:45
Category: / Social Sciences / Psychology
Length: 7 pages (2038 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Psychology
Length: 7 pages (2038 words)
What's on TV? This is a common question of today's generation. A person might reply with one of the following; news, sitcoms, cartoons, sports, or any other various programs. Is this what is really on television? Take a closer look. What is consistently in these programs? Violence, violence is what's on television. Objections may arise from this statement because of violent desensitization, but that does not change the fact that most shows contain violence.
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