Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, “told state senators yesterday that they should regulate violent content in video games because the games desensitize children to violence and lead to aggressive behavior.”


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Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, provided testimony on media effects, saying that “studies show the blood and gore kids encounter in the games can contribute to real-world violent behavior and poor health.”
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CMCH’s Dr. Michael Rich will testify at a North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee hearing on April 12, 2005.
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Dr. David Bickham spoke about the connection between media violence and bullying.
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“It may be hard to work up sympathy for children who bully, but bullies themselves are often headed down a troubled path. If you think your
child might be mistreating other children, here are some suggestions:

Make it clear that aggression isn’t the only option.

Find the underlying cause of his behavior.

Ask yourself if your child might be imitating behavior he sees at home.

Monitor TV viewing and video games. CMCH Scientist Dr. Ronald Slaby says “Watch television, and you’d think violence is heroic, manly, funny, and without consequence.
That’s a bad lesson for children to pick up, so set limits and oversee your child’s viewing habits.”

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