Media violence cannot be said to have a direct effect on viewer actions, however Media Aware shares the concern of many other media organizations that the abundance of violence does have an effect on our mental well being, especially children's. Violence is an effective solution to problems.
Violence is safe, glamourous, gratifying, and often has no apparent consequences.
Media violence, then, rarely depicts the visibly harmful effects of real life violence, and the pain and suffering it causes. Essentially, media violence legitimizes and contributes to a culture of violence and the acceptance of violence as an effective solution to problems. Contain an expression of overt force. Are committed with deliberate and hostile intent. NCTV guidelines do not include accidents, emotional displays, horseplay, slapstick, threats, and sport activities as acts of violence.