Television violence is 'risk' to children

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Children exposed to violence in films on television, in video games and on the internet are at significant risk of displaying aggressive or fearful behaviour, research suggests.

A review of the influence of media violence shows that both ''passive viewing'' of tv and films and ''interactive viewing'' of video games have substantial short-term effects on children's emotions and increase the likeihood of agression.

Parents should treat adult media entertainment with the same caution as medications or chemicals around the home. www.sunday-times.co.uk