While the impact of mass media can be very educational and positive, Parents should monitor what their kids watch and do, because it can lead to children becoming violent or showing aggressive behavior not only in school, but also at home., it takes away their ability to socialize positively, and it can be a major influence in behavioral growth and forming values. ... The influence that television and the media has on most children is stronger than what is being taught by their parents. In today's society, programs such as Black Entertainment ( BET), Music Television (MTV), Cartoon Netwo...

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It is obvious that the media influences children. ... By spending so much time under this influence, children are exposed to this sexual content as well. ... Another major contribution to this sexual influence is music videos. ... It is a positive sign that some commercials and programs are taking the initiative to educate people about sex. ... Music videos, as well as some of the lyrics in music, are sexually exploitive and shouldn't be permitted. ...

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The truth is often sensationalized to win viewers or sell music. ... "Their findings estimate that four to six percent of crime can be linked to movie influence" (Bayles 29). ... Music is a powerful communication medium for adolescents, who often associate the music with such emotions as excitement, happiness, and love. ... "The Columbine school shooting has been traced to the music of Marilyn Manson whose music was said to have been played constantly by the shooters. ... Such heroes were influential in reinforcing positive values and helping build self-esteem. ...

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There are some ways to affect the influence of television on children. ... What are their positive, as well as negative, traits. ... Point out the distortions, implications, special effects, background music, and the use of paid celebrities in T.V. ads. ... Remember that parental viewing habits often influence those of children. ... Though television's influence on our children needs careful consideration and control, it is an important part of our society. ...

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There are a number of different ways that people can be influenced by media violence. Sexually explicit material including rape, murders, and street violence in the media are all influences. ... Many people allow the media to influence their lives. ... Ironically, at the same time, the media was showing more violence in news coverage than the films, movies and music that were airing at the time. ... This is especially true of cartoons, toy commercials, and music videos. ...

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Since 1927 when Philo Farnsworth first demonstrated his invention of the television, it has been considered to be an important contemporary communication technology that is available worldwide and influences countless people in many different ways. ... Despite the fact that the television has a very bad influence on some people, it is also can be very useful and helpful. ... In my case the television plays a very positive role. ... In conclusion, television, music, and video games are all things that are fun and sometimes educational. However, these media can be a bad influence on children, d...

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Aside to my family, one of the greatest influences in my life has been The Internet. ... I can watch a movie, listen to music, read a newspaper, talk to someone in Europe, or even handle my banking. ... It has without a doubt, been a huge influence on my knowledge of world events, shaped my opinion on matters such as politics and religion, all because the information is an easy click away. Another influence in my life has been the television. ... There are so many pro's and con's to television that it is often hard to determine whether or not it is a positive force in society. ...

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The media has been purposely used for decades to influence people. ... Whether it be a music video that subconsciously influences us, or a little quiz we take in Cosmopolitan, to see if our lover is compatible with us, it is obvious that many of us turn to these mediums for answers, sometimes without even realizing that they are affecting us. ... But if they claim that they have not been influenced by the media, then why wouldn't they choose the no-name cola? ... Hirsch, who both claim that the media has no influence on American Values. ... When it becomes this accessible to us, how can ...

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We depend on the television for entertainment, news, education, culture, weather, sports and even music since the advent of music videos. ... In order to experience life in a positive manner, we are usually asked to look at the glass half full rather than half empty, we can actually use the same principle when we are discussing about television. ...

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Some effects can be positive and some can be negative depending on who is asked about the programming. ... Also people who watch programs that have a negative influence are likely to pay more attention to fixing the affect the mood has on them. ...

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