Violence in media and entertainment has been around since civilization first created these concepts. However, just because something has been around for a long time, this does not mean it is beneficial. Exposure to media violence, especially at a young age, can help instill children with violent behaviors that are hard to get rid of later in life. This point is given in the article,“Media Violence,” by AAP News & Journals Gateway, a respected organization that studies pediatrics. Children see these destructive actions within the media and can learn that they are acceptable within society, despite the truth being quite the opposite. The media helps enforce this lie by making these acts of violence appear glamorous and appealing to their …show more content…
But with children learning harmful behaviors they see within the media, a place where violence and other negative behaviors are glamorized and promoted, it cannot be denied that this exposure to media violence is causing an increase in violent tendencies within today’s youth. ‘Monkey see, monkey do’ is a well-known saying, often used in the context of someone copying a person they look up to or who is above them in some way. Unfortunately, this saying comes into play with children and the violent acts they see their heroes use in movies and tv shows. In the article, “Media Violence”, by AAP News & Journals Gateway, the text states, “American media, in particular, tend to portray heroes using violence as a justified means of resolving conflict and prevailing over others. “ When young children see Batman punch a bad guy in the face, or watch as Superman uses his heat-vision to