Do we really want 6-year-olds to become street fighters?
Overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.
Our children are now moved along from the cartoon violence in 'Ninja Turtles' to the cold-blooded murder in 'The Matrix Reloaded' in just a few short years.
You would think that after so many children have been shot running around the streets with real guns, that they wouldn't make things like this anymore.
Toys that glorify violence encourage children to act out that violence -- violence which appears fun, cool and amusing.
These toys and games suggest that shooting, killing and maiming are fun, and violence is a harmless, entertaining pastime, ... This merchandising of violence to children is a totally new phenomenon.
We're worried about violence being marketed to children as fun and entertaining, ... Our list is a little different this year because it highlights the 'brands' that are marketed to children through a combination of toys, video games, DVDs and other items.
Like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this is another television-generated brand with the message that the best way to solve problems is through violence.
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