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             What is happening in the world today? Rapes; School shootings; Gangs. It often seems like everywhere one looks, violence shows up in grotesque forms. We see it in the streets, back alleys, school, and even at home. The last of these is a major source of violence. In many peoples' living rooms there sits an outlet for violence that often goes unnoticed. It is the television, and the children who view it are often pulled into its realistic world of violent scenes with sometimes devastating results. What is interesting to note is that many parents spend a lot of time preaching to their children against society's evils. They teach their children against drugs, violence, hatred and sexual deviance. Parents teach their children to refrain from cursing. They teach their children the value of human life. Yet often, the very things that these parents preach against are sometimes welcomed into their homes through the television. Television has become a teacher that is listened to more than any other in the lives of children now.
             Much research has gone into showing why children are so mesmerized by this big glowing electric box and the action that takes place within it. Research shows that it is definitely a major source of violent behavior in children. The research proves time and time again that aggression and television viewing do go hand in hand.
             The truth about television violence and children is almost obvious. Some are trying to fight this problem. Others are ignoring it and hoping it will go away. Still others don't even seem to care. However, the facts are undeniable. The studies have been carried out and all the results point to one conclusion: Television violence causes children to be violent and the effects can be life-long.
             The information can't be ignored. Violent television viewing does affect children. The effects have been seen in a number of cases. In New York, a 16-year-old boy broke into a cellar. Wh...