Violence 2

Today, most people attribute the increase of violent acts to the increase of violent video. Studies have proved it and people agree that there is a correlation. However, studies have also proved that violence can only be measured by its context. The question at hand is whether or not the media really makes a significant impact on the developing behavior of children. John Davidson author of a Rolling Stone article; Menace to Society, believes that …

…understand the difference between illusion and reality may be slightly affected by video violence,” says Easterbrook. Adolescents are now more willing to use guns because society has made them look cool or glamorous. Hundreds of actors are shown in advertisements holding guns and showing them as a strong necessity or even a sexual aid. Easterbrook claims that nearly 99% of real murders result from robberies or drug deals, not the reenactment of crimes seen on television.