08.23.07
How is Violent Media Affecting Our Children?
I have felt for years that violent media is affecting children, and for that matter adults too.  I was glad to see that the medical association’s studies conclude likewise.Â
In 2000, leaders in the United States’ medical community made the following statement:
“Well over 1,000 studies….point overwhelminlgy to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children. The conclusion of the public health community, based on over 30 years of research, is that viewing entertainment violence can lead to increases in aggressive behavior in some children. The conclusion of the public health community, based on over 30 years of research, is that viewing entertainment violence can lead to increases in aggressive attitudes, values and behavior” (”Joint Statement on the Impact of Entertainment Violence on Children” [July 26, 2000], http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/jstmtevc.htm).