Quotes by Daphne White

“(Children) still cannot tell the difference between fantasy and reality until about 8. That is why they believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and monsters under the bed.”

“overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”

“Do we really want 6-year-olds to become street fighters?”

“Toys that glorify violence encourage children to act out that violence -- violence which appears fun, cool and amusing,”

“You would think that after so many children have been shot running around the streets with real guns, that they wouldnt make things like this anymore,”

“These toys and games suggest that shooting, killing and maiming are fun, and violence is a harmless, entertaining pastime, ... This merchandising of violence to children is a totally new phenomenon.”

“Were worried about violence being marketed to children as fun and entertaining, ... Our list is a little different this year because it highlights the brands that are marketed to children through a combination of toys, video games, DVDs and other items.”

“Our children are now moved along from the cartoon violence in Ninja Turtles to the cold-blooded murder in The Matrix Reloaded in just a few short years,”

“Like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this is another television-generated brand with the message that the best way to solve problems is through violence,”