Television Violence 3
Society was changed forever through the invention of the television. We now have access to information across the globe and entertainment around the clock. At what point has the industry crossed the line in television entertainment? Mentally or physically we all at some point or another want to be like the television personalities we see on a daily basis. No one is more influenced than the impressionable youths who are raised by the television rather than their parents. After all, television is America's baby-sitter. The entertainment media plays an extremely powerful role in the formation of values and morals of today's youths. Television violence affects youngsters of all ages from all walks of life. Today's children and teens are subject to vast amounts of violence on TV. They are being fed a steady flow of death, murder, blood, and other grotesque acts. These disruptive viewings can eventually take a toll on a person and the way they view life some day. For instance TV cartoons feature-dehumanized characters, such as transformers and the ninja turtles, which are engaged in destructive acts of violence and mutilation. MTV's "Beavis and Butt-head" encourage fire, smoking, foul language, drinking and condo
ne stealing. Is this what we want our society especially our younger generation to be subjected to? However questionable the methods, these talk shows are a dominant force on daytime TV. More than 20 different show battle for ratings. Controversial and confrontational topics often yield the highest ratings. With topics ranging from teenage pregnancy and spousal abuse to "women who let their men have sex with other women" and "confronting the person who dumped you" Its not hard to see all that all the entertainment media is after is the highest ratings. Two facts remain about talk shows through all of this those are confrontation makes for high rating and presumably good TV, but as in the Jenny Jones murder can sometimes have horrifying consequences. When the entertainment industry shows violence more than likely it was intended for a mature audience or they do not feel it will impact a child in a serious manner. Therefore, the broadcast companies continue to air these things. All of TV need not be censored however adult shoes should not be shown during the prime hours that children watch TV. The educational shows meant for youngsters are also not good. Most are in the morning or at hours most kids are not awake, like at seven o clock in the morning. Others are on later, but at times where children especially the target group are in school. Most after school programs are not educational. The only exception is Saturday. One day out of the week the broadcasters will attempt to show educational programs when children will watch them. However it is important to realize that not necessarily all children and teenagers view these shows and try to imitate the violence and gore. The healthy American family is not going to go out and purchase Uzi's just because Arnold Schwarzeneggar looks so cool wielding one. But the psychological effects between reality and
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Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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