watching movies

It really depends on the person. If he/she grows up learning right from wrong, and respect and compassion for others (be it people, animals), then what is played out on a movie screen should not change them. There are also quite a few movies that should be "required viewing" for all pre-teens and teens, IMO. I've been enjoying violent movies, and video games, since I was a teenager, but would never act out as such in reality. I feel that using a movie, tv show, or video game as an excuse for one's behavior is ridiculous.

i think that our youth is affected by what they see in the movies and tv. i think they get caught up in believing what they see is true. they try to reenact what they see in their everyday lives. its gets them into trouble. it is important for parents to explain to their kids that these things that are seen are not true. they shouldn't imitate what they see.