Much has been said about violence and the media, but media in general is causing extensive health problems for our nation, too. A parenting Web site notes, "Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight. Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them" (Editors, 2010). Most everyone knows that obesity is a substantial problem facing the nation, and childhood obesity is growing dramatically, as well. The sedentary behavior of watching television and playing video games only contributes to this problem, as does the nation's obsession with fast food and processed food. Interestingly enough, the media is rampant with fast food and junk food advertising, and the children watching these ads clamor for the latest junk foods, so while children are sedentary while they watch the media, they also soak up advertising, which can be just another problem for the health and well being of these future generations.
Many may not think violence in the media is that pervasive, but studies indicate it occurs much more than many people think. The parenting editors continue, "The average American child will witness 200,000 violent acts on television by age 18. Kids may become desensitized to violence and more aggressive" (Editors, 2010). The startling number is the sheer amount of violence children can witness over time. It is no wonder they become desensitized to violence. It means nothing to them in their everyday lives, and it could be another reason activities like bullying and physical violence is up in the schools. Children see characters on television "rewarded" for their violence, from taking out the bad guys to violence in sports and other activities, and because many of these characters become their heroes, they emulate their violent behavior to be more like them. Children do not innately understand that violence is bad, and with the prevalence of violence in the media today, it is often seen as a desirable behavior. Again, it is the parents' responsibility to teach...
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