Violence in the Media
... As far back as history can date, humans have loved violence. ... The big question is how the children of our society are being affected by the constant presence of violence in the media. It is also important for parents to learn ways to limit the harmful effects of media violence on their children. Early on a child is exposed to violence on the television while watching Saturday morning cartoons. ... Also, children can become less sensitive to violence and to victims of violence. Children will also have a need for more violence in entertainment and in real life. Media violence often fails to show the consequences of violence.