Over the last few decades the violence in society has increased and it stems from many areas such as the media, the government, social environments and the home. Media can be associated with video games, television shows, movies and even music where violence is very popular. Supply and demand is how many companies make their fortune so if consumers have a demand for violence, the company is going to supply it. Video games television shows and movies do have age restrictions that make it easy to tell whether the program is suitable for the child or not. However, there is no age limit on watching the news, and in our world today, you only hear about the horrific and violent events that take place around the globe. This is because our society wants to watch disasters happening in other places. Just like movies and games humans watch these things in order to feel better about themselves. It is a way of releasing emotions and this was seen in Shakespeare times when his plays were very popular and still are today, but they are all tragedies. In the end the main characters die. Eliminating violence is not realistic but putting parental controls on certain programs and watching television with your children will help reduce the exposure.
The government is another source where violence is used. Police forces, military and regimes are a common sight in the news paper and on television. Sheltering children for what is happening in the world ins't necessarily the best idea. I would say the best solution would be to make sure they know that what many counties are practicing, isn't ethical or acceptable. Too much sheltering can cause social barriers and a lack or worldly culture. too much of anything isn't good for anyone. Too much violence isn't good for children, but neither is too much ice-cream. Small of everything is the solution.
These are really good points, Naomi! I think it's terrible that society, collectively, views the violence in the world as a means of boosting their own self-esteem and outlook on life. How selfish is that?
ReplyDeleteI agree that the news puts too great an emphasis on the violent events in the world. One day I hope to be able to turn on the news and be informed of these violent events, but not be bombarded with graphic images and grave news anchors. Hopefully I will be able to see more "happy" news. There's a lot of good to bring attention to in the world. Thanks for discussing your views. :)
I don't think you're correct in saying that violence is on the increase. I believe that is the general perception in society to to the sensationalization of violence in the media. With inventions like the TV and internet, news stories are able to reach millions of viewers. Since nobody wants to hear stories about a car accident that didn't happen, or someone who had a good day at work, the media reports on horrific sometimes violent events. This leads people to believe that violent crime is on the increase when actually the statistics show it to be decreasing. The biggest decrease occurred in the 1990s and it happened very suddenly and dramatically. I do agree with you however that we cannot shelter our youth. Kids need to know what's out there and what the world is like so they grow up to be informed citizens.
ReplyDeletei think that people are being more violent because of media. Every time you watch a movie there is always some violence. But where it is really focused in in video games. Kids don't recognize the different between reality and game world sometimes. Unlike when they are playing there games there are major consequences for there actions. also we are being desensitized towards violence so it seem acceptable in out world.
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