Violence In The Media

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while pointing at me. He did not understand why my parents would call this to his attention since all his favorite T.V characters were acting the same way; this made him believe it was acceptable.

Researchers have argued that children at a young age are unable to distinguish between fact and fiction, often leading them to confuse reality with fantasy. They also tend to imitate actions they see or hear. Knowing this fact and connecting it back to my own experience makes me believe this issue is greater than what it seems. Watching sex, violence and profanity on T.V has turned into a common activity in American society.

I worry for our generation at times when I see the amount of profanity the media conveys to the public. Over time, children begin to lose their sense of empathizing with people and come to see violence as a solution to their problems. As these children grow into teenagers, tolerance and acceptance for violence becomes a greater issue. Research shows that by age ...

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