Does violence in TV contribute to juvenille crimes?

Question

personally, I don't think it does. Tell me why I'm right. also, please answer here if you disagree with me.

Answer 1

Probably very little.

Look at Japan. Their culture is inundated with ultra-violent movies and games and yet violent crime is virtually non-existent in that country.

Answer 2

Having worked in the juvenile system, and majoring in juvenile deliquency. I do believe not only does violence on television contribute to juvenile crimes I believe society does.
Look at the lack of responsibilty people take for crime and juvenile deliquency.
1.Look at schools, who allows internet access to high schoolers thought rules posted kids get on inappropriate sites. Nothing happens, they may lose rights for a week or so
2. Movie theaters 13 shows up to see a rated R movie though postings no minors allowed with out an adult. They sell them the tickets.
3. Kids who skip school to go hang out with "joe" at his house where alcohol, and drugs are used by the parents.
4. Magazines showing 13 year old girls who appear to be 20 on the cover nearly naked. Puts some thoughts into young boys minds.
5. Parents, as well need to be accountable for their children. If a child broke a law, not only should the child be charged but so should the parent/guardian. Maybe if this happens, they will watch their children a little closer.

And yes I have three children, ranging from age 11-18, I am a responsible parent and have taught my children right from wrong and what my expetations are from them.
Are my children perfect.... NO but they do not run around town breaking laws either.
Parents need to raise there children to be strong, postive young adults. But some parents have yet to learn that themselves.
Child learn what they are taught, you see an out of control child... look at the parent!

Answer 3

Everything contributes to a juveniles actions. I'm sure you've heard of the formative years. T.V. violence can contribute to crimes, especially if the person watching it is weak willed, and easily convinced, and does not have a positive sense of direction.

Answer 4

Violence in television, movies and video games gives people of all ages false ideas about the utility of violence for conflict resolution and the actual effects of violence.

Try story: a high school class was discussing a situation where someone had been hit with a baseball bat. Most of the guys were like, "Man, if somebody hit me with a bat, I would whoop his a$$."

The teacher stopped them at that point and asked, "Is there anyone here who has been hit by a baseball bat?" One studented had. "What did you do after you got hit?" "I fell down and did not get up again until the ambulance picked me up."

On TV, people get punched, hit with bats, thrown across the room and slam into walls, and get back up to do it again. Some people think that is how it really works. So when they hit someone in the head with a bat and he dies, they don't understand what the problem is.

Answer 5

If you listen or watch violence too much it can affect ones thinking. Rap, Hip Hop and violent Rock should all be banned. It could become an environmental safety issue. There was a university study on plants. All the plants were given the same amounts of water, sun and food. Some listened to jazz, others classical/gospel, some violent rock and hip hop. The plants exposed to rock and rap all died. Since your brain is organic, what do you think the result would be? Try it for 30 days and tell the Yahoo community what the outcome is.

Answer 6

You're kidding right.

What contributes to juvenile crime is the parents and systems lack of DEMANDING personal responsibility. The socialists in this country have for so long preached that is no ones fault, it is the mans fault, or the governments fault, but it is never the persons fault.

Well that is a load of crap, who you are and what you are depends solely on one person, that is you. If you are not happy, it is your fault, if you are poor that is your responsibility.

Get with it people, be responsible.

Answer 7

What a ridiculous idea!

Bad parenting leads to juvenile crime....period.

If "violence on TV" contributed or led to it, every juvenile in the U.S. would be commiting crimes. "Violence on TV" is just an excuse that rotten parents make for the actions of their misbehaving children.

Answer 8

violence on tv does not contribute to juvenile crimes as much does bad parenting, the childs friends, the area the child group in, and abuse. there are bigger factors to juvenile crimes than violence on tv

Answer 9

I think it does. Children are parked in front of the TV in the U.S. at an early age. They become desensitized to the violence and images. When I scan TV channels and repeatedly come across the F word, guns and foul-mouthed women, I know it is an American program. I'm an American and not bashing our country, but just stating my observations.

Answer 10

Billy the Kid had no TV. Lizzie Bordon had no TV. Jack the Ripper had no TV

Many factors contribute to one's desire to commit crime. Primarily permissive or overbearing parents are major contributors. A child should have discipline but not be beaten.

Answer 11

I think that not showing all aspects of violent behavior causes more problems because it does not show the actual outcome that violence leaves a person with. Everything is scripted & censored by the Media.