s to learn values from, that is the job of a parent. These ideas are usually hard for the average, busy parent or teacher. Some advice given from the author in the article is not allowing screen violence in the home or classroom. Cartoons with violence or R rated movies should not be allowed. Knowing your children is the best idea. Make sure they are old enough to distinguish the difference between fantasy and real life. When they get to a certain age, like around 9 years old, they can learn to understand, discuss, and appreciate sensitive portrayals of media violence which can teach empathy and respect for life (DeGaetano). Violence gathers a big audience, people are interested in looking at blood and gore. The thing about children is that they dont realize that imitating these acts of violence could result in harm or death. Some other advice given to parents is not buying violent video games. Waiting until the child is over the age of 12 to even get a system is a good idea. This way they wont be that interested in the violent games. The author feels that if everyone takes out a little time to help the problem it will decrease. The audience needs to act smarter than the media producers. Pick an action. Take action. Its the only way what we imagine can be our reality (DeGaetano)....
