Television Violence

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rchers noticed a real
difference between the children who watched violent shows and those who
watched nonviolent shows. Children, who watched the violent shows were
more likely to strike out at playmates, argue, disobey authority and were less
willing to wait for things than those children who watched nonviolent
programs (Television 2).
Studies have found gender differences in cartoons. Boys watch more
television than girls during childhood. This usually occurs because most
programming for children is aimed at young boys. This is accomplished by
offering a wide variety of action, adventure, or violent programs. Boys are
also more attentive than girls when watching cartoons. The reason for boys
being more attentive is because the cartoons are aimed at interesting them by
using action and violence. Where as female children watch more fairy tale
cartoons. It has also been found, that the most successful advertisements for
children depict some kind of action, violence, or special visual effects. It has
also been found that more chil...