Movie Violence

Every time there is a school shooting or some other violent teen episode, people--especially parents-- rant and rave about how kids today are being desensitized to violence because of movies. Yet whenever I go to an R-rated film, I see many parents bringing their young children.

Don’t blame Hollywood because you can’t or won’t hire a sitter. Don’t blame the TV media because you can’t or won’t use the off switch. Respect, responsibility, manners and social awareness all begin at home. Unfortunately, they end there too.

CHRISTOPHER MOHR

Moorpark