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    Viewing violence in movies and TV can negatively impact children in several ways. It may cause them to become more aggressive over time, to see violence as normal and acceptable, and to be more likely to engage in violent acts themselves. Studies have shown associations between viewing violence at a young age and increased aggressive behaviors later in life. While it can be hard to control older children's exposure, parents have the power to limit what younger kids watch on TV and in movies to protect them from these harmful effects.

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    Viewing violence in movies and TV can negatively impact children in several ways. It may cause them to become more aggressive over time, to see violence as normal and acceptable, and to be more likely to engage in violent acts themselves. Studies have shown associations between viewing violence at a young age and increased aggressive behaviors later in life. While it can be hard to control older children's exposure, parents have the power to limit what younger kids watch on TV and in movies to protect them from these harmful effects.

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    Can Violent Movies o R TV Programs Harm Children?: Before You Read

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    Viewing violence in movies and TV can negatively impact children in several ways. It may cause them to become more aggressive over time, to see violence as normal and acceptable, and to be more likely to engage in violent acts themselves. Studies have shown associations between viewing violence at a young age and increased aggressive behaviors later in life. While it can be hard to control older children's exposure, parents have the power to limit what younger kids watch on TV and in movies to protect them from these harmful effects.

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    Discuss effects of violence on viewers

    LESSON
    goal

    BEFORE YOU READ


    WARM-UP At what age do you think it’s safe to permit children to see violent movies and TV shows? Explain.

    READING 1:33

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    A UNDERSTAND FROM CONTEXT Circle the correct word or phrase to complete each statement,
    according to the information in the article.
    1 (A realistic / An aggressive) person is someone who is likely to fight with others.
    2 Scientific studies have reported that some kinds of movies and TV programs can (limit / encourage)
    aggressive behavior.
    3 One kind of violent crime is (murder / bad behavior).
    4 A word that means almost the same thing as hurt is (help / harm).
    5 It’s difficult to (permit / prevent) older children from seeing any violence on TV and in movies.
    6 Research has suggested that (a consequence / an advantage) of watching violent films is
    aggressive behavior.

    22 UNIT 2

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