Youth Violence
In recent years there has been a substantial increase in violence among our adolescent youth. They are more likely to resort to acts of physical aggression than once was the case. There are many factors that contribute to putting a child at an increase risk for violent behavior. Domestic violence is on the rise. Is the media to blame for this violence outbreak? Are In this paper we will take a look at the possible causes of youth violence comparing the past to the present day.
Studies have shown that over fifty percent of television and movies contain some form of violence. Studies have also shown that exposure to this excessive violence can have serious effects and extreme consequences that lead to event such as Columbine. The effects of media violence on children include the learning of aggression and the desensitization to violence. Comparing television shows & movies, now to fifteen years ago we can clearly see a violent trend. Today's box office hits include......
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