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Exposure To Media Violence And Young Children With And Without Disabilities: Powerful Opportunities For Family-Professional Partnerships, Elizabeth Erwin, Naomi Morton
Exposure To Media Violence And Young Children With And Without Disabilities: Powerful Opportunities For Family-Professional Partnerships, Elizabeth Erwin, Naomi Morton
Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works
There is growing concern regarding the amount and type of violence that young children are exposed to on a daily basis. Through media, popular toys and video games violent images are consistently present in children's lives starting at a very young age. This paper discusses (a) the growing presence of young children's exposure to media violence, (b) the influence of media violence on early childhood development and well-being, (c) the impact of media violence on young children with disabilities, and (d) recommendations for addressing this national dilemma within the context of family-professional partnerships. A list of related web resources is …