Television is make believe. The people in the stories are make believe. They are actors and the story is not true. Young children are unable to realize that when a character attacks someone it is not real and should not be imitated. Think about it, many young children still believe in the Easter bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
Movies are another major contributor to violence in the media and the effects it has on children.
Like television, movies present many violent acts, such as murder, rape, and assaults in many different forms. They are also just as easily obtainable as television programs. Despite the rating system and age limit laws, children still rent movies from video stores and buy tickets at theatres. Even Disney and other G-rated films, that most parents overlook, can send the wrong messages, such as the popular movie, Beauty and the Beast. Violence is often depicted as a hero's means of resolving conflict.