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…good or bad role in the society, but most of the philosophers, social scientists, and critics have agreed that Television in playing the vital role in the enhancement of violence in the society. In fact, experts warn that viewing violence can have lifelong…

…programs. Our youth see violence as brave and macho in today?s movies. Teens listen to violent lyrics in music. Popular music channels celebrate violence toward women and others. Our schools are being exposed to more violence because of the formation of gangs…

…parents decide to home school their kids is that they are concerned for their children's safety. In addition to fears that peer pressure might push their children into using drugs, many parents fear drug-related violence in and near public schools…

…own a television set have at least two or more television sets in their household. It is estimated that young children in America will have seen 8,ooo murders and 1oo,ooo acts of violence by the time they leave elementary school. III. The Reality…

…possession, are carried out by males and aimed at males, although females also engage in similar aggressive acts. Student-on-student assault is the most common form of school violence reported. According to a recent study, one-half of boys and one-quarter…

…and coordinate solutions to combat prejudice and hate motivated violence in Massachusetts schools. This program is a long-term solution that builds on community resources by strengthening communication and partnership between schools, law enforcement…

…international conflicts. Violence is also rampant on non-national levels. There are school shootings, domestic violence, road rage, hate crimes, and verbal violence. Not only is our society rampant with violence, it glorifies it. "Heroes" like James Bond, Rambo…

…pregnancies, teen sexual diseases, teen suicides, teen alcohol, drug abuse, pornography, and illiteracy rates abruptly increased 200 to 300 percent (Klicka 48). Violence is one of the main factors effecting are schools today. Rape is a growing problem among…

…because they are young, easily persuaded and their innocence can not distinguish right and wrong. Children tend to see violence as a “funny factor” and practice it not only at home but also in other places like school, playgrounds and stores. Children…

…including: “ By the time the average child leaves elementary school, he or she will have witnessed at least 8,000 murders and more than 10,000 acts of violence on television” (Smith, 1996) “ In 1982, airtime for violence increased from 1.5 hours per week…