Resources
Play with Violent Themes:
Raising Children in the 21st Century
Base: All Respondents: Dads (82) Moms (83) Grandparents (108)
Violence (Media Exposure) - too much violence on TV, movies, videos, video games, CDs, some music - glamorization of violence; violent action figure toys; scary movies, movies with wrong ratings; frightening images; violence in the news; wrestling on TV 72% 72% 77%
Physical abuse/physical harm - hitting, fist-fighting, stabbing, knifing 18% 6% 16%
Mental, emotional, verbal abuse ­ bad language, profanity, cursing, name-calling, rowdiness 4% 10% 15%
Mental, emotional, verbal abuse ­ bad language, profanity, cursing, name-calling, rowdiness 4% 10% 15%

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It is becoming increasingly clear through research on the brain as well as in other areas of study, that childhood needs play. Play acts as a forward feed mechanism into courageous, creative, rigorous thinking in adulthood.

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