With his bright neon headset and hyperactive commentary, the gaming influencer 'Block-Buster Jax' has become a massive hit with young children. However, primary school teachers and parents are increasingly concerned about his impact, claiming his tantrums are a 'terrible influence'. Many report that pupils have begun replicating Jax’s aggressive reactions—such as screaming "You absolutely suck!" or throwing stationery when they make a mistake in class. One primary school teacher shared her frustration: "During maths, a seven-year-old threw his ruler across the room and screeched 'rage quit!', which is Jax's exact catchphrase and signature move when his game character dies in a level."
Educational psychologist Dr. Elena Rostova explained that children's social development is heavily driven by observational learning: "Primary-aged children are highly receptive to high-status role models. If they spend hours watching charismatic streamers gain millions of 'likes' and positive viewer feedback for angry outbursts, they internalise these reactions as normative and copy them to gain social attention."
Based on a fictional contemporary educational news report.
Using your psychological knowledge, suggest how the issue of children imitating the streamer's negative behaviours could be managed.
