I realize that you and your husband do not share the same views on the dangers of your child watching violent programming and playing violent computer games. There is more than ample research to document the harm that these activities cause young minds. I hope that your husband can be persuaded to see a child or family therapist with you to discuss how these violent movies and games can hurt your son. If you want to show him research on this topic, write back and I'll send you the most convincing research findings. I applaud your courage in preventing your son's mind and heart from being polluted by violent media and games.
Eight-Year-Old Watching Horror Films
Carleton Kendrick has been in private practice as a family therapist and has worked as a consultant for more than 20 years. He has conducted parenting seminars on topics ranging from how to discipline toddlers to how to stay connected with teenagers. Kendrick has appeared as an expert on national broadcast media such as CBS, Fox Television Network, Cable News Network, CNBC, PBS, and National Public Radio. In addition, he's been quoted in the New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, USA Today, Reader's Digest, BusinessWeek, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and many other publications.
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