Low-level agression

Audiences are often more concerned about the impact of persistent, low-level aggressive behaviour (such as shouting, slapping, shoving and threats) in pre-watershed dramas, than the occasional violent scene. Many viewers dislike casual or 'normalised' aggression, whether in dialogue, attitude or brief scenes of violence. We should bear in mind that verbal aggression, shouting and bullying can have a very negative impact on audiences, especially when they contain younger viewers.