Impact of Media Violence

After reading "Impact of Media Violence" I agree to a certain extent. The way the media effects us as individuals is based on how we are as people. As read in the book it is stated that one says media is the reason certain people react the way they do. I feel that if you are a weak-minded person then the media can have some type of affect on your actions; oppose to being a strong-minded person. One that may be going through a lot may be easily influenced and may do what is seen in the media as revenge to what has been done to them. Every one is taught "right from wrong" as a child; if you continue to follow what you have learned is on you. Going back to the discussion is class, everyone including adults have copied at least one thing they've seen while watching some type of media. Yes, some media is used for entertainment, but we have to realize that it is for entertainment purposes only. We see things and become enthused about it and try things that we shouldn't try. As I had discussed in class as a child "WWE" was a big piece of media entertainment; every show I would tune in and be glued to the television. Watching the news once I learned that a woman had been arrested and charged with child neglect, because her children had tried to reenact a scene from "WWE". One child had a broken jaw at the end of the day. That is a specific way media can be considered negative. Also as a child I watched a lot of "Barney, Elmo, Sesame Street and Dragon tales"; I was taught my ABC's, 123's and much more informative information after watching these shows. This is a positive affect of media. All media isn't bad media and all media doesn't have a negative media impact. As far as the media that includes violence; I feel that it depends on the person and the circumstance. Everyone knows right from wrong. It is up to the person whether they want to do right or wrong. The same people may do the sane crimes without watching violence or playing video games.