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Iowa State University Extension to Families was pleased to present a satellite program series focusing on the impact of entertainment media violence on children and families! Original broadcast dates: October 8, 22 and November 5, 19, 2001 Violence in television programs and movies and its impact on children and families is not a new topic. Almost 30 years ago the U.S. Surgeon General warned Americans about the negative effect of television violence on the emotions and behaviors of children. However, even today, many people, including those in the entertainment industry, are still ambivalent about the seriousness of this issue. The four-part satellite series features nationally known researchers in the area of entertainment media violence. They presented cutting-edge research on the effects of violent television programs, movies, and video games on children and families. Intended for both professionals and parents, the program explored media literacy and how it can play a crucial role in lessening the negative effects of media violence. In light of September's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington and on-going issues home and aboard, Americans have been glued to their televisions, radios, and newspapers, eager for the latest news. And children have been watching, too. What effect does that have them? How does it help them develop an appropriate response to this tragedy: to understand it, to manage their emotional reactions, to give them positive ways to express their sadness or anger or confusion or fear, to show ideas for things they can do to make a difference in a scary and dangerous world. The key to answering these questions lies in how children process media content and what effect that processing experience has on their thoughts, feelings, and actions. And that is precisely what these satellite programs addressed. For
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