Ive been reading every article about this case and this part stuck out to me... we are constantly viewing things and that becomes apart of us.. start viewing positive things and this wouldnt be such an issue... The role of media Beyond any issues the girls were facing, their relationship and their ability -- or inability -- to separate reality from fantasy, there is another issue: the media, according to the leader of a watchdog group for childrens media. What you see is kids who are at risk for violent actions or depression or anxiety and who feel those feelings more strongly can sometimes be motivated to act on them by images and stories in the media, said Jim Steyer, chief executive officer and founder of the nonprofit child advocacy group Common Sense Media. I think that the research is clear that there is a correlation between repetitive viewing of violence, for example, and increased aggressive behavior, as well as desensitization to violence, he said. No one is blaming the media, Steyer said, but, Were also not saying it doesnt matter, because it does matter. This is an issue and an ongoing issue. Its been true for many years. In a 24/7 digital media universe, its that much more prevalent because its so much harder to monitor. Read more: kcci/After-Slenderman-case-questions-for-parents/26316620#ixzz33i4KOenh
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:53:31 +0000
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