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The document discusses the effects of viewing violence on children. It asks questions about how viewing violence can affect children both in the short-term and long-term. Some potential negative effects mentioned are increased aggressive behavior, emotional desensitization to violence, and fear responses. The document also asks about which types of programs or movies are most harmful and what message exposure to media violence can communicate. Finally, it inquires about suggestions made in the article to help parents limit children's exposure to violent media.

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Now You Can: Discuss Effects of Violence On Viewers

The document discusses the effects of viewing violence on children. It asks questions about how viewing violence can affect children both in the short-term and long-term. Some potential negative effects mentioned are increased aggressive behavior, emotional desensitization to violence, and fear responses. The document also asks about which types of programs or movies are most harmful and what message exposure to media violence can communicate. Finally, it inquires about suggestions made in the article to help parents limit children's exposure to violent media.

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B CONFIRM CONTENT Discuss the questions, using the information in the article.

Then share your answers with the class.


1 According to the article, what are some ways that viewing violence can affect children?
2 What kinds of programs and movies are most harmful?
3 According to the article, some studies show that viewing violence can have effects that
last for many years. What are some of these long-term effects?
4 What bad “message” can come from violent programs and movies?
5 What suggestions does the article make to help parents prevent the bad effects of violent
TV programs and movies in very young children? In older children?

DIGITAL C EVALUATE IDEAS Do you agree with the article that “violence is not a normal part of life”?
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EXERCISES Explain your answer.

now you can Discuss effects of violence on viewers


A Complete the chart with three films or television shows you know. Rate the level of violence
from 0 to 3, with 3 being the most violent.
Title Medium Level of Violence
The Dark Knight Rises film 2

0 = not violent, 1 = somewhat violent, 2 = violent, 3 = ultra violent

B NOTEPADDING Write notes about the most violent film


or TV show on your chart.

Should children see it? Why? / Why not?

Is it OK for adults to see it? Why? / Why not?

C DISCUSSION Discuss the effects of violence on viewers.


Use the information from your notepad to help you express
“ I think violent movies can make people
violent. They see violence, and they go out
your ideas. Here are some questions to consider in your
discussion:
and do the same thing they see in the movie.
”
• In your opinion, are there some people who
should not see violent movies? If so, who? “ ”
I agree . . .

• Is the effect of viewing violence the same in


children and adults? Text-mining (optional)
“ I disagree. I feel that . . .
”
• Does violence encourage adults to behave Find and underline three word
in the Reading that were new s or phrases
aggressively? them in your Discussion. to you. Use
For example: “a bad message.”

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