9. Children between the ages of 2 and 11 average
around 30 hours a week of television viewing.
When watching television for that duration, a child
can be influenced in such a way that affects his or
her morals and beliefs that are just beginning to be
independently formed.
14. Many studies have been created to find associations between
children’s aggressive behavior and watching violent TV content.
15. These studies have found that children viewing violence
on television can leave these young viewers with feelings
of hostility. It may also decrease their emotional
response to the portrayal of violence and injury, which
can lead to violent behavior through imitation.
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