Violence in the Media

There are suggestions that violence in the media can cause people, particularly children and teenagers, to become more violent in real life.

Computer games are becoming far more graphic now, the violence looks more real, as do the bodies, the blood, the weapons etc. It has made the whole gaming experience become a lot more real, and some teenagers can get in too deep. Although video games made an appearance in the 1970's, it wasn't really until consoles like the Sony PlayStation that violence became an issue.

Research has shown that violent video games can have a negative affect on children, and can  make them become more aggressive and lead to behavioural problems. Violent television can also have a similar affect and lead to some children becoming more violent after viewing.
Research has also shown that people who view/play violent media regularly (4+ hours a day) put in less effort at school and are less friendly.