Stop Media Violence!!!

Does exposing children to violence in TV shows, movies and video games increase their odds of violent behaviour later on? That question lies inside every parent, teachers, and at the heart of the ongoing debate over gun control, mental health and the effect of violent media on our society. Mass shootings in various countries have brought renewed attention to the issue of who is responsible when a young adult with no history of violence chooses to open fire on innocent people. Is that the parents are responsible or the media or is the Government???

The games like Grand theft auto, robbery, killing, extortion etc., however, emphasize that find no connection between exposure to violent images and actual violence, and have come to widely differing conclusions depending on their subjects and methodologies. Our culture is more violent, that there is more violence in our daily lives.

Media violence has various effects on our society as it has become embedded in the cultural environment wherein children and adolescents constantly breathe. An environment full of violence, sex, profanity, crudeness, and meanness may wear away civility in society by superseding positive social values.

Some think that the viewers, not the entertainment industry, to decide what one wants to watch. Some may say, if you don't like television violence, then turn-off the television- simple as that.

It is evident that media violence has hazardous effects on children and adolescents to some extent. However, not all children are affected. There are some who are affected more than others. It all depends on how one perceives what one watches. It also depends on children’s age group, gender, background, culture, communities and on various circumstances. Children undergoing or witnessing violence in their home or surroundings are more likely to learn how to eradicate it using means as demonstrated on television, for them it may seem a right and good solution. Not everyone will replicate what they watch but they might learn some things that can be used in similar circumstances. Scenes and situations which are shown in media are dramatized and overdone with special effects using latest technology and this makes it seem real to young children who are unable to distinguish between the real and the make-look-real enacted scenes. And then they try to imitate the same.

  

Media violence cannot be pointed as the cause of any violent action. Clearly, when a tragedy occurs, it is the result of multiple unhealthy forces working together and even the parents must keep a watch. But most forms of media violence increase the probability of violent or hostile actions occurring and increase the risk that any violence that occurs will be more intense or extreme. According to me, media is responsible somewhere or the else for this ongoing debate and actions.

Let me make this clear that these programs work totally on censorship of media violence. However, the effects of media violence so that the public, the media, and the entertainment industry can be educated about the effects and take whatever actions are warranted and as soon as possible for the welfare of the society.