Kids don't really look at the consequences they"ll get if they commit a heinous crime such as murder. ... Many teens see violence on TV, and are influenced by that, what they don't see is the consequences that the person will get in if they commit the violent crimes. ... Gilda Berger a researcher states, that kids watched a film called "FUZZ," on ABC, showing people burning other for fun. ... Teens enjoy violent shows because they"re fun and exciting, but it influences them in a negative way. ... Inventors started making blocks for certain programs they don't want teens to watch...

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Children, Television, and Violence TV violence may influence children more than most people are aware of. ... That is the main reason why kids can be exposed to view acts of violence even while watching a comedy. ... This may cause young kids sometimes blur things with the real world that they see on TV. ... Some of the star characters or leaders from the show would give kids advise about different situations. ... When kids watch their heroes behave violently day after day they may start to view violence as just an everyday occurrence. ...

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Research shows that some television violence has caused aggressive behavior; and without parental guidance kids could possibly be influenced. ... Parents should sit with their kids and explain that television is just make-believe. ... Their school system is in session year-round; therefore the kids are kept occupied with schoolwork. ... It is the job of the parents to make sure that their kids know what is right and wrong. They should encourage extracurricular activities for their kids, and get more involved in their children's lives. ...

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Television is the most pervasive influence in Americans daily lives. ... All of these little boys claimed that a television show had influenced then to do what they did. ... To conclude, the complex issues and truths about cable television is causing negative influence on kids and we, as a nation, need to get involved. ...

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During the twentieth century that forms and influences of the media have expanded and gained popularity as technology progressed. ... Parents are so preoccupied with providing for the family that they do not sit with their children and discuss anything the kids never learn how to communicate and accept others criticism. ...

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