... that violence on TV is used for entertainment purposes alone, and that if someone acts violently it is because they are lacking self-control. They also argue that if a child witnesses an act of violence on TV it is the child's parents fault for failing to monitor their child's choice TV shows. Other arguments are supported by mere opinions such as ... of the violent episodes in front of their children, stressing the belief that such behavior is not an acceptable way to solve problems. Whatever the consequence a child or adult who witnesses an act of violence on TV is, whether it is a ni...

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... a hard time knowing the line between the real world and the video game world. I also come across awkward situations where my little brother asks me what sex is because he witnesses that act in countless video games. There are also times where he communicates with other gamers through mics and many times he hears inappropriate content. Violent video games do not ... ...

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... behavior and tendencies are past down from generation to generation. Before the cycle can be broken the behavior can pass through many of generations. If the individual is abused or witnesses abuse at home they are more likely to become abusive parents themselves (Gosselin, 2010). Since the home is the first place where the child learns positive and negative ways the ... ...

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... televisions (Murray, 1993, p.1). Violence on television has steadily increases in the last 25 years. William Goodwin said "A five year study by the American Psychological Association found that the average child witnesses 8,000 murders, and 100,000 other acts of violence on television by the seventh grade"(Goodwin, 1998, p.45). John Murray agrees with this statement and adds that five violent acts ... ...

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... into relationships. Children who witness violence at home are more likely to think that violence at home is normal. Children should be protected from abuse, even when they are just witnesses. Can police protect from abuse? Yes, it can, only if the person who is being abused is not afraid to go to the police post and complain against the abuser ... ...

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... or on the sidelines, you cannot distinguish who is an assertive athlete, or who is an -4- aggressive athlete unless there is a blatant violent act that occurs and the whole crowd witnesses it. This is something that is inside of the athlete and possesses them to play the game in the manner that they do. In sports an over aggressive or over ... ...

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... in 1987 on children, ages 4 to 11, staying in a domestic abuse shelter, it was found that these children had higher levels of aggression than children who were not victims or witnesses. The girls with the highest levels of aggression were school aged, while the boys were pre-school aged. Children 12 and over were not allowed into the shelter because of ... ...

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... television over in this part of the world is full of violence. I was reading an article, which elaborated that on a daily basis, children in America are victims of violence, as witnesses to violent acts in their homes or communities, or as victims of abuse, neglect, or personal assault. The causes of violent behavior in society are complex and interrelated. Among the ... ...

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