For those who wonder at the incidence of violence among school-age children, consider the following idea: kids learn by example and by repetition. The abundant violence depicted in television programming, movies, music, and video games provides values and behaviors for kids to repeat and practice. More than that, they offer opportunities for kids to witness or practice (via video games) violent behavior without consequences. This article considers the relationship between such influences and the prevalence of violence among children.
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