Television, Violence, and Children. I took a two-year hiatus from teaching to pursue a masters degree, and began look at ways media literacy could be a tool for reducing the aggressive behavior of students. The paper presents the results of my investigation. XX Ten Tips for Parents to Stop the Media Violence. Provide kids a healthier lifestyle by taking charge of the media in their lives.
Limit viewing, provide choices, and talk about what is being shown.
Minnesota Medical Association. TV Violence and Young People. Young people in Australia watch an average of three to fours hours of television daily. Television can be a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior. Unfortunately, much of today's television programming is violent.