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Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say that they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Violence media
Suggestion
Media Violence
 and
video
 games have been always a prolonged controversial subject, especially that, the amount of
violence
 in mainstream movies and
video
 games that have scenes of verbal of physical
violence
, has been growing steadily over the past 20 years, which dramatically affected by social and people behaviours.
Although
, a large group of researchers and academics stated that, there is a consistent relation between violent media or
video
 games, and the increase in aggressive
behavior
 and aggressive cognitions,
also
 a notable decrease in pro-social
behavior
, empathy and sensitivity to aggression, which I totally agreed with, specially the negative effect on children. Evidence shows that
this
 can be detrimental to young children; as they are still developing perceptions and expectations about the world around them. These views are strongly influenced by their daily experiences. If children are often exposed to scenes of
violence
, they may develop a deformed perception of
violence
 and its actual frequency in real life
,
Accept space
,
also
 they might become more antisocial and emotionally distressed.
on
Suggestion
On
 the other hand, others are claiming that these movies and games are not detrimental.
also
Suggestion
Also
, that exposure to
violence
Suggestion
violent
 media may have a short-term effect, but there is just no evidence linking that to long-term consequence of crime or actual violent
behavior
manner of acting or controlling yourself
behaviour
 . In conclusion, exposure to
violence
Suggestion
violent
 media or
video
 games have a negative effect on social and people’s
behavior
manner of acting or controlling yourself
behaviour
. These types of media and games should be closely monitored, identified and even panned if necessary. Parents have a great responsibility and must closely monitor children’s media usage.
Submitted by Ahmed El Gamal on

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