Abstract:
Violence in the media has commonly been noted to be increasing in recent years. Children now have greatly increased access to violence over previous generations. In this paper, we will argue in favor of restriction of violence in the media among children. We will explore how exposure to violent images and depictions can lead to violent behavior among youth. We will look at research done by a variety of institutions, congressional testimony, and other sources to show that exposure to violence on television can be harmful to children and society in general. Should violence on television or in the ...
