Only about one in six programs show any long-term negative consequences such as physical suffering, or financial or emotional harm. This can make viewers believe that violence is not a very painful or harmful behavior. Young characters that used drugs or alcohol rarely faced any consequences of their actions. Substance Use in Popular Movies and Music. Another study looked at what kids thought about the way different races were shown on television and in the media.
Children agree that it is important for young people to see people of their own race on television.
As kids get older, it becomes more important to see their race shown on television. Children's Perceptions of Race and Class in Media.