… different changes. These changes cause many teens to feel as though they are the only ones that have these feelings and that no one can help them. The teen that develops these types of mentality generally has little help from friends and family to overco…

… the world of entertainment, TV talk shows have undoubtedly flooded every inch of space on daytime television. Many of us have seen and heard the often recycled topics found on such veteran shows as Montel and Sally Jessy Raphael. And anyone who watches…

… member in most of the American families. The children are misguided by the television because of the sex and violence shown on it. Eventhough the television is a resource that can be use to educate and entertain people of all ages, television is…

… Television is one of the most watched things. Everyone watches television. Adults watch it all the time while children watch it sometimes. It is a necessity in today's society. Since it is watched by all the content should be suitable. What people watch…

… OF THE LITERATURE As indicated, there are both advocates of the view that the watching of violence on television by children causes them to commit violent behavior, and there are people who disagree with this view and feel that other factors…

… terrorism has risen sharply over the past 10 years. According to a recent Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms report, bombings or attempted bombings increased from 2,098 in 1990 to 3,199 in 1994, a 52% increase. Property damage from bombs…

… the view that television violence is a cause of real world violence. Several studies supporting and opposing this view are examined as well as Gerbner's cultivation theory, which provides an alternative view. The critique offered by Cumberbatch…

… on television violence and its potential effect on small children. Certain studies have frequently shown that television can in fact cause aggression and violent behavior, while networks such as ABC (the American Broadcasting Company) are confident…

… crimes are at an all time high. It is now estimated that a car is stolen every minute of every day. Someone is robbed as often as a car is stolen, and murder and rape have a common place in the evening news. With all of these illegal activities increasin…

… the invention of the television. We now have access to information across the globe and entertainment around the clock. At what point has the industry crossed the line in television entertainment? Mentally or physically we all at some point or…