In the article "Violent media is good for kids", Gerard
Jones believes that violet media can be beneficial for kids who are timid or
who may not have a source of outlet to release their anger or aggression. He
then goes on about violent media such as games and comics that include blood,
guns, violence, mentioning that it can help children achieve the feeling of
"powerlessness". Jones gathers more evidence of his heroic
strategies that have influenced real life children such as a little girl named
Emily who claims that drawling violent fantasies helped her deal with her
parents' divorce. fortunately, although Jones gives many detailed evidence
and includes credible sources such as, psychologist Melanie Moore, he doesn't
fail to mention refutations from parents, teachers, and other psychologists.
They disagree, declaring that violent stories are harmful to kids and that
parents should keep it away from their off springs.
I personally agree due to the fact that our world today is corrupt
and full of violence. Young kids should be exposed to innocent, kiddy shows not
violent media. My baby brother, Jaylen, is a perfect example. He got in trouble
in school for saying inappropriate things about guns to the students such as
"I’m going to blow your head off". Of course, my parents handled the
situation, but as a young child who I still developing and is soaking up
everything he sees and hears, he would’ve been better off watching SpongeBob or
something. Although violet media may not affect every child the same, some
become dangerous. After doing some research, I discovered that a
teenager was arrested after a school shooting in France. This attack occurred
less than two weeks before the two-round presidential election in France, in
which 3 students and a teacher was injured. The
education minister, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, described the attack as “the crazy
act of a fragile young man fascinated by firearms”. I wonder where he got
this desire from. Could it be from violent media? Witnesses say he was
armed with a rifle, two handguns and two grenades. If you ask me, that
sounds like a clear description of those characters in "Call of Duty".
Police indicate that the teenager’s recent history included videos
of massive shootings. This could only mean one thing. Whatever this young
16-year-old boy was going through, he used violence in a negative way to
portray his feelings and that what I am afraid for my future kids. Of
course, I’m not going to be able to fight every battle my child is going
through, but if putting positive gestures in his/her mind will help, then so be
it.
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