Violent Media Violent Behavior? Do the media influence behavior? Does broadcast violence cause aggressive behavior in viewers?
1) Should the government control the content of TV shows and limit the amount of weekly violence? How could the national news be shown if violence were omitted? What about boxing matches and hockey games?
2) How can we explain the fact that millions of kids watch violent TV shows and remain nonviolent? if there is a link between violence on TV and violent behavior, how can we explain the fact that violence rates may have been higher in the Old West than they are today? Do you think violent gang members stay home and watch TV shows?