The series “The Boy’s Word. Blood on the Asphalt,” which tells about the gangsters, caused lively discussions in society. The film was accused of romanticizing organized crime groups among young people. What real harm this film product can cause and how its completion will affect imitators of the heroes was told by film teacher and member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation Nikolai Dunn.
At first glance, a series labeled “18+” does not violate the law, the expert notes. However, many children and teenagers still watch and discuss its content, and sometimes even try to reproduce the behavior of the characters. Even if the viewer has reached the age of majority, this does not mean that his mind has already become stronger, writes FederalPress.
How can we protect young people from the potential negative impact of action-packed TV series? Nikolai Dunn believes that it is important not just to ban, but to establish a dialogue with the teenager. It is important to pay attention to several key points.
The first factor is the historical component. The series is based on real events and is a reflection of a certain period in Russian history, which touched the lives of the parents and grandparents of many of today’s teenagers.
The second point is to divide the world into two parts: law and “not law.” Viewers need to understand that there are rules and laws that govern our society, and “non-laws” that are followed by those who choose to go against the established norms. This category includes thefts, robberies and other crimes. Understanding this difference allows young people to realize that there are people who create laws, and there are those who try to change them to suit themselves. This difference is where romanticization arises, when teenagers sympathize with someone who goes against the system and wins against it.
Source: Rosbalt
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