Parental Guidance Against Television Violence Recent studies have shown that violent television programs negatively affect children who view them. According to APA Public Communications, "psychological research has shown three major effects" that television violence has on children. These major effects are as follows: (1) Children may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, (2) Children may be more fearful of the world around them, and (3) Children may be more likely to behave in aggressive or harmful ways toward others. ("Violence") Do