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That's an interesting point and thank you for raising it. Indeed I would not. I think it does come down to a moral issue then, which is related both to the co
by AlecSchueler 4y ago
That's an interesting point and thank you for raising it.
Indeed I would not.
I think it does come down to a moral issue then, which is related both to the core messages communicated and to the audience.
In terms of violent media I can think of 3 ways of categorising it: A) media with a moral message abut the use of violence (self defence, save the innocent) B) purely whimsical (something like Doom) and C) explicitly brutal material.
Of those three only the first two have popular reach. It's easy for children to understand and it provides a structure for parents to use to educate their youngsters.
When I compare that to pornography I feel that the stuff that would fall into category C is what the norm is, what's popular on the major channels. Therfore it takes on a difference socially for me.
We need way way better education on what healthy sex looks like and why respect for women is important. But I honestly believe that we've passed a sort of critical point and do therefore support the introduction of age based restrictions.
- salawat 4y agoExplicitly brutal material does have one educative characteristic. It educates one on the depths of human depravity. It is good to ensure the little ones eventually become aware of the shit we have to deal with. Hiding it helps no one.
- AlecSchueler 4y agoEventually? At what point do you start showing your kids extreme brutality videos to help their education? Do you hide it for their first few years or do you begin as soon as they can grasp the content of the videos?