There’s so much comedy on television. Does that cause comedy in the streets?- Dick Cavett
Our society seems so quick to blame increasing violence in children on television shows and video games. Serious studies are being conducted on this phenomenon, and the findings aren’t terribly encouraging.
Game developers are working to make games more violent because that’s what sells at the moment, despite the findings that violent television shows and games my actually be influencing children’s behavior.
It’s become a no-win situation that is resolving far too slowly.
What would happen, though, if researchers started conducting studies on the effect of comedy in television and video games on children? Could it lead to a speedier shift in moving to less-violent shows and games? Perhaps if we focused on creating more positive alternatives, we could change everyone’s focus?
Maybe I’m just crazy in my thinking. What do you think?
It’s National Game Week. Pull out a board game and sit down with people important to you. Spend an evening connecting and laughing with friends and family. See if it makes you feel happier.
