Shoud I allow my child to watch or listen to news reports related to school shootings?

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Hayley Sherwood
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Reston Psychological Center, P.C.
www.restonpsych.com  
(703) 437-3236

Dr. Sherwood is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice at Reston Psychological Center, P.C., in Reston, Virginia.  She specializes in parenting, family, and women's issues.  She has extensive experience with clients with a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties in clinical, community, and school settings.  Dr. Sherwood received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in 2000.  She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Virginia Psychological Association, the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Psychologists, and the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology.

Shoud I allow my child to watch or listen to news reports related to school shootings?

 

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Host: Should I allow my child to watch or listen to news reports related to school shootings?

Dr. Hayley Sherwood: Disaster research has shown that images and messages on television are frightening and can cause a host of stress related problems. At times, even viewing coverage of a school shooting can cause someone to become a secondary victim and suffer physical and emotional problems. Young children should not be exposed to television, radio or internet reports that are discussing or showing carnage. It is important however not to say, I don't want you to watch this, which only heightens curiosity and anxiety. Instead find alternative activities. 1

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