Does violence on television have a negative effect on children and adolescents? The violence seen on television has had surprising negative effects. Violence shown on television causes behavioral problems and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Such behavioral and learning problems include; language development, academic performance/learning, cognitive development, and general behavior towards others (Kinnear 27). In a study on the correlation between violence and television conducted on 1,565 teenagers in London over a six-year period, William Belson, a British psychologist, found that every time a child saw someone being shot or killed on television, he became less attentive towards him. other people. William Belson also discovered that every time a child saw this violence on television, he lost a piece of his inhibitions towards others. In addition to William Belson's study, studies conducted by many scientists and doctors demonstrate that seeing violence on television makes viewers less sensitive to the pain of others (Mudore 56). This is why children under the age of 13 should not be allowed to watch any television program relating to any type of sex or violence; to the concern of the psychological effect on the child's development. Language skills are best developed through reading and interacting with others through conversation and play. Think of it like a tennis match, where one person serves the ball and the other returns it. Children learn language when adults or other people interact with them, returning their expressions and responding to noises and questions. Excessive television watching can hinder this development. The television and computer do not respond genuinely (Selnow 489). Stu......middle of paper......9.4 (2010): 95-107. Advanced positioning source. EBSCO. Network. April 3, 2011. Dorey, Alexandra. “Effect of a television program on nutritional cognitions and intended behaviors.” Nutrition and Dietetics 67.3 (2010): 47 - 51. Advanced Placement Source. EBSCO. Network. April 3, 2011.Selnow, Huang. "DOES WATCHING TELEVISION AFFECT CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR?" Pacific Economic Review 14.4 (2009): 474 - 489. Advanced Positioning Source. EBSCO. Network. April 3, 2011.James, Anderson. “The effects of background television on the play behavior of very young children.” Child Development 79.4 (2008): 25 - 30. Advanced Placement Source. EBSCO. Network. April 3, 2011.Alfred Mathew and Will Shapiro. "Effects of television violence on children and adolescents". Quarterly Journal of Economics 123.1 (2008): 48 - 63. Advanced Placement Source. EBSCO. Network. April 3. 2011