50). Overall, the effects of media violence on children have many negative consequences such as attention problems, aggression, impulsiveness, and fear of the world. Violence in the media is considered a social problem. Parents should be more aware of the dangerous effects that media violence can have on their children. Children at school are more likely to act out violent acts with other children because of what they have learned from the media. Children believe that being aggressive is the right approach to get what they want. Therefore, Americans are constantly exposed to violence when they turn on television and movies filled with shootings or other violence. Because of most of the exposure, we change our perspective on the violence itself. We must understand that exposure at such a young age alters our values and norms. Children think violence is normal. However, we must prevent this from happening again by taking control of the television in our homes. When children or teenagers watch their favorite actors in TV shows or movies, the actors use violence as a solution. It changes symbolically. Still; children begin to accept it as a solution. Children need to realize that the consequences of violent acts exist and are real. These possible solutions are to limit their hours
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