Writers Den

Critics often charge that television’s portrayal of violent and sexual themes powerfully affects its viewers, especially children.

1. How much of a role do you think TV plays in the socialization process?
2. What messages do you think children get?
3. What might be some mediating factors between the violence on television and children’s aggression?
4. Do you think that the way a parent reacts to the violence has more influence on the child than the actual act displayed on the screen?
5. Who should monitor children’s television: parents, broadcasters, advertisers, government?