Different people with different life experiences will have a greater or lesser tolerance to different forms of violence. For example, some people have a very low tolerance of, what they see as, emotional violence. Others, who may have developed better coping strategies, may see that as less important than physical violence. This affects their judgement when assessing the importance of different forms of violence and needs to be acknowledged. This research has implications for legislation and regulation.
Central censorship needs to be more accountable.
Age classifications need to be reconsidered. Debates on violence need to include factual programmes, such as, the news. Responsibilities of control and provision of programmes for children needs to be re-defined. Media education needs a higher priority in schools. The issues of information, accountability and review of classifications and control and provision are important.