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... Attention-getter: By the time a child is eighteen years old, he or she will witness on television (with average viewing time) 200,000 acts of violence including 40,000 murders. ... Proposal statement: Exposure to violence in the media on television and in movies negatively impacts children including increasing the likelihood of aggressive and violent behavior throughout childhood and the adult years. ... Children are unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality. ... Children mimic the behaviors that they witness on television and in movies. ... Television program makes violence look like the most powerful and effective way to solve problems / conflicts. ... The media portrayal of violence often includes two factors: (1) lack of consequences for the person / character committing the violent act (2) violence is often committed by an attractive or charismatic hero. ... (1994) The effects of television violence on anti-social behavior: A meta-analysis. ... These two factors cause violence to become not only acceptable but make them seem attractive and children believe the fantasy will be reality.
Approximate Word count = 819
Approximate Pages = 3.3
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