I personally believe that violent media does create violent behaviour. A lot of people would disagree but I think it definitely has some influence over peoples lives.
Other people such as Yenguin (2013) who wrote the article 'Video Game Violence: Why do we like it? and what's it doing to us?' says "Violence Sells games." This is most likely the main motive behind creating video games and why they sell so well.
Here also gives us a look at the five most controversial video game moments of 2012 to help me get across my points and this explains what the violence has done to parts of the world and what effects it has brought with it. The article focuses on a controversial film that sparked protests in all of the Muslim world.
I guess if I want to get any point across its that we need to watch how much our children are watching and playing because I believe that the quantity is a large factor of the violence that occurs. So in stopping the heavy amounts they play and watch should cause a decrease in the violence we see.
Hey Patrick! Great blog, I totally agree with you on how violent media reflects violent behaviour! Especially influences children at young ages as their minds are still developing. The things they watch and play determine how they interact with one another and can defnitley cause ones behaviour to change or develop in a darker, more aggressive way. I also like the links you have chosen, very relevant.
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