In the last decade or so, movies for young children have become increasingly violent. What is the consequence of all this gore and violence on young minds? Have you ever thought of the effect that horror movies have on kids? Scary movies seem to have an immediate affects on young children. There’s nightmares, sleep deprivation, and they even have trouble eating.
These are the short term effects, but what about the long-term affects? The Association for Youth Children and Natural Psychology says that films “can improve the language and social skills of children, but it also increases violent and aggressive behavior.” What type of “mentor” are horror movies to kids?
Children under the age of six to seven years old have a blurred line between
These are the short term effects, but what about the long-term affects? The Association for Youth Children and Natural Psychology says that films “can improve the language and social skills of children, but it also increases violent and aggressive behavior.” What type of “mentor” are horror movies to kids?
Children under the age of six to seven years old have a blurred line between