One of the biggest societal influences in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries has been the mass media, and the particular influences it has on individual’s behaviour and notions of thinking. With the introduction to movies, video and computer games taking on a large role in children’s upbringing, it is no wonder the media is always present in young people’s discussions and debates. However, one may argue that it is this electronic phenomenon, which has taken over the lives of not only young people, but adults as well; on a whole the media has completely changed our lives.
This being said not all media can be seen as having a negative impact on children, but there is evidence that proves otherwise. Some violent crime is celebrated and presented in a positive way through the use of gaming as it is seen as a type of escapism. It is this exposure to violence on television programs, Hollywood films and most notably the violence young people are exposed to in video games such as Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto and Call Of Duty all of which are interactive games that promote violence and engage with inflicting pain on others for “fun”. Recently, “Slender Man” once only an Internet meme, has now been created into a game and more recently movie created by Eric Knudsen causing great turmoil within society. Last July, Aaron Campbell, was plastered all over the media for being known as a young boy (aged 16) who abducted, raped and murdered a six-year-old girl. Reports had mentioned that Campbell was fixated with the faceless monster know as “Slender Man” who abducted children and drew them into the woods. Campbell’s attack resembled the ghoulish figure’s tactics and motifs. Campbell turned his fantasies into a morbid reality where he simply and willingly took the life of another person. After much investigation into this crime it was discovered that Campbell had a “bloodlust for violent video games”. Sadly, this was not even the first crime to arise from the disturbing image of Slender Man. In 2014 another twelve-year-old girl fell victim stating that “they were compelled to kill her by a monster they had encountered online” this rather disturbing comment causes distressing thoughts.
Therefore, it is safe for us to say that growing up in an environment filled with violence does increases the risk of violent behaviour as we are continuously shown. The mass media has a large influence on a young person’s behaviour, values and beliefs. It is believed that exposure to violent content on television and gaming may provide an insight into why a young person decides to commit such an evil murderous crime. In an order to reduce crimes like this taking place parents should try not to expose their children to violent television programs or films (but that is easier said than done nowadays with the accessibility of the internet). Censorship needs to be further reinforced when it comes to what children can and cannot watch. Simply “turning a blind eye” to this ever growing issue of violence in the media will not do. Young people cannot become immune to extreme amounts of violence because it evidently effects young people in creating more innocent victims in this never ending cycle.
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