Part one of term paper
Recent studies have shown that violent television programs negatively affect children who view them. According to APA Public Communications, "psychological research has shown three major effects" that television violence has on children. These major effects are as follows: (1) Children may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering o ...

Part two of term paper
... on TV? Today the television sends the message to children that violence is common and that "everyone's doing it"(Eron 617). This message desensitizes children and even numbs them to the reality of violence. By nature, children are naïve and inexperienced, so they need rules and regulations enforced by their parents for their own personal protection and well-being. Parents desire their children to grow up in a safe and stable environment and look to the government for support. However, our gove ...