Why are toys with a violent theme harmful to children? What do you say to parents who allow children to watch movies and television programs or to play video games with violent or sexual themes? How does character development in early childhood education help eliminate violence and chaos for children as they grow into adulthood? Building a future for young children takes more than cognitive and physical development in a world where children are bombarded with violence in media messages and inappropriate toys. Understanding the negative effects of media and other environmental influences on children's moral development helps teachers and parents in guiding the development of their children.