Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, told state senators yesterday that they should regulate violent content in video games because the games desensitize children to violence and lead to aggressive behavior.
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Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, provided testimony on media effects, saying that studies show the blood and gore kids encounter in the games can contribute to real-world violent behavior and poor health.
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CMCHs Dr. Michael Rich will testify at a North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee hearing on April 12, 2005.
Click Here for Full StoryDr. David Bickham spoke about the connection between media violence and bullying.
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“It may be hard to work up sympathy for children who bully, but bullies themselves are often headed down a troubled path. If you think your
child might be mistreating other children, here are some suggestions:
- Make it clear that aggression isn’t the only option.
- Find the underlying cause of his behavior.
- Ask yourself if your child might be imitating behavior he sees at home.
- Monitor TV viewing and video games. CMCH Scientist Dr. Ronald Slaby says “Watch television, and you’d think violence is heroic, manly, funny, and without consequence.
That’s a bad lesson for children to pick up, so set limits and oversee your child’s viewing habits.”
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