In Gerard Jones’ “Violent Media Is Good for Kids” found in our text, Practical Argument, Jones argues that children should not be sheltered from violence. Gerard Jones discusses his own experiences growing up in a home that banned any violent media. He was a scared, introverted child in desperate need of help understanding the feelings he was taught to bottle up. When a few Incredible Hulk comics somehow made it past his parents and right into his eager hands he was a child reformed. The stories of the violent brute known as The Hulk gave Jones an outlet for his internal rage. Consequently, he became braver and happier with his new so called “fantasy self”.…
Parents are notorious for trying to keep their kids sheltered from the hardships of the world. In the article it states that, “a student at Crafton Hills College and her parents called for several graphic novels she’d been assigned to be banned for what the student called their ‘shocking’ sex and violence.” The article does not mention the background of the family or why they considered normal aspects of society ‘shocking’. If one turns on a t.v. there is most likely going to be media displaying sex, violence, and much more. In a school environment, a student is able to take this information, have it explained and gather more facts on it. By denying their children the right to learn about sensitive topics, the parents are making it that much harder for their kids to live in today’s world.…
In reading “Violent Media is Good for Kids”; by Gerard Jones, he doesn’t argue against the fact that some harm has come from violence in the media. However the author does convey the fact that he has first handedly seen the positive effects of well managed use of violence in different mediums. Mr. Jones has reinforced my view and opinion on violence in the media by informing me to the efforts of him and his colleague to help children use their natural feelings in a positive manner and find an enlightening outlet.…
to control what subject matter may come off as too strong for the child’s psyche. The realization…
The theme, tone and illustration of this piece leave us to the understanding that children are growing up to fast and are exposed to things that children are not intended to be exposed to. This leaves us, the parents, to the job of letting our children be children and have the fun that we did when we were kids.…
In a TEDx talk presented by Mark Bowden (a body language expert), Mark speaks about the primitive brain based on the study of evolutionary psychology (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40). In order to take in Mark’s discussion, the viewer must first accept the concept that evolution is real.…
Dr. Atul Gawande’s extensive surgical experience, and research for his books makes him an incredibly qualified individual to discuss the issues within the healthcare industry. He addresses many of the questions that doctors, patients, and insurance companies are asking as the world of medicine continues to advance rapidly, for better or for worse. Many of the things Dr. Gawande addresses align well with my preconceived notions of the healthcare field.…
David Brooks talks about resume virtues and eulogy virtues in his TED Talk, “Should You Live for Your Resume . . . or Your Eulogy?” He has a perspective on how there are two sides in every person. There is the side that wants to be successful, ambitious, and create many things in the world. Then there is the other side. The other side that is humble and wants to be good, not just do good things. He said that the motto for this side is “love and redemption” (). He points out these two sides and gives his audience a moment to think about which side they would like to be.…
Imagination does not always involve dealing with realistic feelings or reading books and having to understand ideas in an intellectual way. Imagination does not need to be taken seriously; intelligence, on the other hand, should be taken seriously. Giving a child a book will test his reading and literacy skills. Putting a child in front of a 20/20 broadcast will confuse him. Reading books are meant for learning, not to expand one’s imagination. Children are not supposed to believe that television and video games are bad for them when this addictive hobby only makes them happy. It is only an excessive amount of television entertainment that will truly damage a child’s intellect. Adults, however, understand both how to read and the difference between reality and fantasy worlds and the effects television has on their intelligence.…
If you could anticipate what a person would and would not focus on, if you could keep their attention centered on one activity while you were busy performing another task, what would you use that gift for? Apollo Robbins has the answer; become a pickpocket. Robbins is an absolute master of the arts of manipulation and misdirection, the name of his presentation as well, and he proves it several times in his TED Talk. During his presentation, he demonstrates to the audience how easily distracted and utterly powerless a person can become when dealing with his profession. This may be very interesting to watch, but I believe this should also raise much concern of how ignorant we are due to our fleeting attention spans. This poses a question: is this ignorance the fault of media or is it simply human nature’s lacking?…
These educators and parents assume that “students need guidance as to what is appropriate to read” even though a majority of the books that have been banned books are not as “obscene” as they make it out to be (Hu). By choosing what their children are introduced to, these same parents and educators are giving them a highly skewed perception of what is reality. This does more unnecessary harm than good. They are trying to “redefine education as a comforting mode of self-delusion” through this constant curriculum censorship. Theses children and students need to realize from an early age that there are horrible things in the world and that they need to take caution when faced with difficult situations. By censoring books, that would aid in a student’s maturity, these parents and educators are putting these kids on a path to future ignorance and…
There are so much going on in the world everyday, we receive the information by newspaper, internet and other Medias. Images containing violence are shown throughout the newspaper.(e.g. war images, strike images etc) Though I strongly disagree that violent or offensive images should be shown in public Medias, as this can result to influence on children, offend the subject, or causing the information to be misinterpreted.…
In a world controlled by social media and smart phones, today’s youth are exposed to far more information than previous generations with the simple click of a button. Children now are being introduced to more mature content at a young age. Sex, drugs, alcohol, sexuality, murder, and adultery are a few of the major topics that are heavily controversial in American Society. Through the entertainment industry, children are able to begin learning about these controversial issues as early as elementary school. Such knowledge opens up room for discussion and in some cases experimentation which raises the question of when a pupil has enough knowledge to make independent decisions for himself or herself.…
* Have knowledge about what your child views – Your child may come across something that is unsuitable for their age and could in fact traumatise them if viewed.…
“Monkey see monkey do” is a phrase that originated in the early 1920’s to express the act of mimicry, and the experts of mimicry are kids. The brain of an infant is like a sponge, soaking up all of the information it receives. The ability for the brain to absorb so much information, from actions to words, is necessary for a kid to develop well, but can it become a disadvantage? If so, When can the results be seen? Is it when young adults abhor discussion about “sensitive” topics in colleges and universities? Or, is it when trigger warning have to be given before the beginning of a class to make sure the students are not being offended in any way, shape or form? A small paragraph was submitted into the New York Times Room for Debate and in summary…