KeyWestBoy2000
24-09-00, 09:14 AM
It's hard to ignore how much distructiona nd damage the violent behavior is doing to any society. But the question is: whose responsibility is that? Can we hold little violent kids accountable for thrie acts, or there are other forces to blame?
In my view, there are three sides for the peoblem. 1. media: through "popular culture", that glorifies WWF and bloody play station games. Hollywood must not be taken for granted. There is a rating system that has be strictly applied. Most films with violent themes are rated "R", which means that the age of audience is restricted to over 17 in the U.S and 18 in Europe. My question is: do video shops in Oman check ID's for the kids who want to rent those kind of movies. The answer is of course no. The fact of the matter is that my question itself is ridiculous, cuz noone bother to care WHO WATCHES WHAT, and that's dangerous.
2. parents: what is the percentage of parents who are aware of the poisonous materials their kids are exposed to through media and peers? unfortunately, it is too low. The problem is that the parents are not there most of the time. Kids need role models (that's another story, hope to write about it soon, and in the absence of parents, WWF and the "bad guys" play that role. With the help of technology today, parents can closely follow what their kids are exposed to through TV and the internet. I think that every parent's right to do.
3. society: and I mean mainly the peer presure. Also the physical abuse in school and at home. Lack of passion everywhere. Glorifivation of the bad character, like the mafia folks,LOL, or certain gang members and the impression young kids get from society that by violence they can make money and date blondes (the gang member sterotype).
Those are the main forces to blame, from my point of view. What do think folks?? agree/disagree, want to add something to the list? Feel free!!!!
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In my view, there are three sides for the peoblem. 1. media: through "popular culture", that glorifies WWF and bloody play station games. Hollywood must not be taken for granted. There is a rating system that has be strictly applied. Most films with violent themes are rated "R", which means that the age of audience is restricted to over 17 in the U.S and 18 in Europe. My question is: do video shops in Oman check ID's for the kids who want to rent those kind of movies. The answer is of course no. The fact of the matter is that my question itself is ridiculous, cuz noone bother to care WHO WATCHES WHAT, and that's dangerous.
2. parents: what is the percentage of parents who are aware of the poisonous materials their kids are exposed to through media and peers? unfortunately, it is too low. The problem is that the parents are not there most of the time. Kids need role models (that's another story, hope to write about it soon, and in the absence of parents, WWF and the "bad guys" play that role. With the help of technology today, parents can closely follow what their kids are exposed to through TV and the internet. I think that every parent's right to do.
3. society: and I mean mainly the peer presure. Also the physical abuse in school and at home. Lack of passion everywhere. Glorifivation of the bad character, like the mafia folks,LOL, or certain gang members and the impression young kids get from society that by violence they can make money and date blondes (the gang member sterotype).
Those are the main forces to blame, from my point of view. What do think folks?? agree/disagree, want to add something to the list? Feel free!!!!
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