Spiral of Silence
To me this subject is so true. If you are a minority you tend to hold your opinion back and tend to be less willing to express thoughts. Think about even in high school. The most popular kid in school thinks that a certain movie is the best movie in the world and others say the same thing. As you notice that this movie is very popular and many people like it you would step back and feel that you should agree or just keep your own opinion to yourself. This happens in media as well especially as adults. Things that I have a political opinion on whether I know much about the subject or not if I see that I am the minority I feel inclined to silence myself.
Mean World Syndrome
A teen plays the video game “Grand Theft Auto” every day after school. If you don’t know this game, it is very violent from the language to stealing to killing. Is the reality of life seen by this teen? Does he know the real world or does he live in this video game world. He may use the excuse that the real world is just the same, violence and ciaos! Well, when it comes down to it, there is violence and ciaos in this world, but his idea of reality is clouded by the video games and movies he sees. Although I truly believe this, I also know that we have to be in tune and aware of the real level of violence that is in this world. We can’t shade our eyes from seeing reality.
I have a son who plays Call of Duty and I have watched him get very frustrated and angry after playing it. We have now ban him from playing the violent game. I think there is enough violence out there and it does have its influence on those who watch it. I think you are absolutely correct in saying that these games can cloud how a ten or child view things. Good post!
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