Is There Too Much Violence in Classic Cartoon Shows
Violent cartoons are a Saturday morning ritual for many children, and have been for many decades. Many classic cartoons, such as “Looney Tunes”, contain lots of violence between the characters. These cartoons were never intended for children viewers. They were originally made to be shown before feature films in movie theatres for adult viewing. In recent years, cartoons such as “Pokemon” have become known for their violent content and popularity among kids.
Research has shown that as much as 70 percent of children’s cartoons contain violence.The full explanation can be found at http://111west1ststreet.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/do-cartoons-influence-children-or-do-children-influence-cartoons/ There is also a direct link between violence in children’s programming, and the violent behavior displayed in children who watch the shows. Parents have become accustomed to cartoon violence. Many parents think that allowing children to watch these types of shows is harmless. When in reality, the cartoons are actually teaching their children that violent behavior is funny.
If children are exposed to this violence at an early age, it can have a negative impact on their life. However, many children watch these violent cartoons and grow up just fine. It is up to the parents to screen what their children watch. It is also up to the children’s interpretation of what is depicted in the cartoons and how they translate it to real life.