Gaming & Entertainment Violence

Gaming

100

What is the percentage of children that play video games?

97% (2016)

-CNN News

200

How does video games affect children behavior?

Increases precursors to violent behavior

300

What is the most popular game genre?

First person shooter games 

-www.blog.gfk.com

Entertainment

100

What percentage of movies on television contain violence?

91%

-www.aafp.org

200

By the age of 18 how many simulated murderers and act of violence have been witnessed on TV?

160,000-200,000

300

How many incidents of targeted school shootings and school attacks from 1974 to 2000 have demonstrated some interest violence through media ? 

37 Incidents 

Solutions

100

How can parents make sure their kids are watching age appropriate shows?

-Parental controls 

-Watch older sibling activity

-Check content 

200

How can you let kids play games without exposing them to life-like violence?

-Follow ratings 

-Rent before you buy

300

How can parents limit the amount of media violence a child views?

Limit the amount of screen time