A significant portion of modern media targets teens with content that normalizes or glamorizes violence.

Experts warn that repeated exposure to "visceral thrills" in movies like Saving Private Ryan or shows like Game of Thrones —where sexual violence is often a world-building tool—can lead to emotional numbness or an acceptance of violence as a standard way to solve problems.

The relationship between teenagers and "abuse entertainment" is complex, involving both the as entertainment and the abusive behaviors facilitated by digital platforms . Media today often blends entertainment with high-risk behaviors, ranging from "edgy" scripted violence to real-life "challenges" that encourage self-harm or exploitation. 1. Consumption: Violence as Entertainment