1. Television Violence Myth
They are convinced that the brutal violence found in the media leads young, influential minds to engage in various crimes such as gang fights, school shootings, and suicides. ... Recent studies have shown that the average American child spends approximately four to five hours a day hypnotized in television programs full of violent content (Hepburn 244). ... A study done by the Center for Communication Policy at UCLA found an increase in excessive violence shown on Saturday morning children's shows. ... Simon urges the industry to fund an independent study on the brutal effects of televisi...
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