You don’t have kids, do you. If you did, you would know they copy the behavior they’re exposed to, whether it be their parents, what they see on TV or computers.
I do, 2 of them. You’re correct, they’re like sponges.
They play violent video games, watch violent movies and have started going shooting with me occasionally.
The difference is we pay enough attention to them and their behavior, give them enough attention, and teach them right from wrong, such that any stupidity that might have become a problem from being exposed to these “evil” things - doesn’t - become a problem.
Either that or I’ll eat crow in 10-15 years. Somehow I don’t see that happening however.