A Presentation by Matthew Bronstein Morality development A Presentation by Matthew Bronstein

According to Kohlberg’s view, a moral person is basically an individual who has developed advanced cognitive structures by which to differentiate between good and evil. What is morality?

History 1920s Rise of Film 1930s Age of Radio 1940s/50s Television Takeover History Impressionable children at risk? How much time is too much on TV? Can Aggression and Violence be the result?

Generations raised by TV? How are these children prepared to deal with advanced social situations? The televisions influence on Moral Reasoning. Positive or negative? Or both? Cognitive functioning at risk?

What is the message? Programs do not discuss traditionally moral and ethic reasoning Often times neglecting the ethical meaning behind decision making, presented in the media The media being consumed by children have a direct effect on their socialization process into the world How big of a part does consumerism play? Stereotypes reinforced?

Values What are Value? Beliefs that an individual holds that determine how one should act. -Acquired through the socialization process such as parents or the media Young children will often relate their own values to the media being consumed and establish moral connections even if they do not exist.

para-social interaction Children who watch T.V. at higher rates are believed to take in the information with their feelings rather than cognitions Adoption of personality traits relating to characters on media as a result This creates a change in perceived identity known as para-social interaction para-social interaction

The Internet Over 84% of homes in the united states has a computer Children ages 8-17 spend an average of 2 hours a day or 16 hours a week online. What are the affects of abundant social networking having on our youth and adolesces? Unhealthy social development? Social isolation? Cognitive skill changes?

Social media and moral development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPHXXJPYvUA

Lawrence Kohlberg's six stages of moral development (1) The avoidance or rejection of punishment (2) A desire for rewards or to satisfy personal needs (3) Conforming to fit in a perceived group (4) The obligation or responsibility to follow rules (5) To participate in a social contrast (individual rights determine behavior) (6) the principals of equality, dignity, and justice as a member of society.

Morality of Social develpment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riugWInqiaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3J4o-zGlV4

Morality of current Politics The election of Donald Trump is believed to be creating a major moral war in the homes of millions of Americans Many argue that the controversial statements made by the current president revolve around racist, misogynistic, and derogatory notions that directly influence children because of his political status and persistent relevance in the media An increase of bullying among Latino, Muslim, and other immigrant students has been reported by teachers across the country. Is trump becoming a role model? Morality of current Politics

The trump effect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r401VQqBPgs

The Parents role A common argument is what should the parents role be in regards to children and the media? Should parents control and monitor all media being consumed? Should they regulate the time spent on viewing media? Should parents combat and hide politics from their children? Should parents ban media all together until socially equipped? Do Parents and guardians still have that power?

Questions What media outlet (if any) has the biggest influence on children? How big of a role should parents play in monitoring media use? Should parents hide politics from their children? What media had the biggest influence on your behavior?

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