Violence in the media has been discussed and debated for many years. Authors like Jonathan L. Freedman expose issues that reveal how corporate storytellers are less interested in conveying positive cultural values ​​than in earning large sums of money. These multimillion-dollar corporations know that violence is a major profit driver and use it indiscriminately to increase their profits. Unfortunately, among the consumers of this unjustified violence are children and adolescents who observe and absorb its content. As adolescents and children continue to watch and read these violent images depicted in music and films, their judgments, attitudes, and behaviors will be negatively affected. There have been many studies conducted that provide evidence claiming that the media is responsible for much of the violence seen. on the news. Since the mid-1980s, violence in the United States has increased dramatically, and researchers have provided a link between media violence and social violence. (Oxford Press1) Violence on TV is seemingly glorified, honored and celebrated in the media and gives teenagers the perception that violence is normal and widespread in their society. Studies and statistical data have been recorded and analyzed not only in America, but also in other parts of the world. In Canada, most households own more than one television. In 1986, “98% of homes had a television” (Liebert & Sparfkin, 1988). According to research by Liebert & Sparfkin, at just six months old a baby spends about 50% of his time watching TV. By age two, your child will spend approximately 78% of their time watching children's programs. (Liebert & Sparfkin, 1988) Children's programming these days isn't the same as it used to be, for shows like Dragon Ball Z... middle of paper... Violence. (2010). Prevention and control of accidents: prevention of violence. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/youthviolence/Dr. Craig A. Anderson. (2006). Video Game Tips from Dr. Craig A. Anderson. Retrieved from http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/faculty/caa/VG_recoAbigail O'Connell. (2010). The effects of adolescent violence. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/list_6706573_effects-teen-violence.htmlMary Harden. (2005). Media violence linked to concentration, self-control. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/list_6706573_effects-teen-violence.htmLiebert, R. M., & Sprafkin, J. (1988). The Early Window (3rd ed.) New York: Pergamon.McCall, R.B., Parke, R.D., & Kavanaugh, R.D. (1977). Imitation of live and television models by children aged one to three years. Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 42, Serial No. 173.