Katie+Meyer--Media+Violence+FAQs

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<span style="color: #860dff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14pt;">Q: How can I stop my teenager from watching violent material? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A: Lay down the law! You need to set boundaries on what he/she can watch and for how long. 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