This website talks about how media, as TV, video games, internet, music/videos is related to children/teenagers obesity, social isolation, early sexual initiation and aggressive and violent behavior.
Child obesity is a major problem in nowadays. This website explains the connection between media and childhood obesity. The more time children spend in front of TV, video games, computers, the bigger chance they are exposed to junk food ads, therefore there will be better chance their diet is going to be unhealthy. On top of that, TV, video games, internet time have replaced children's normal activity/outdoor time. Therefore, the longer screen time increases the risk of obesity.
This website shows the negative influence of violent media on children. It
can produce distress, emotional anesthetization to violence, loss of
empathy for victims and the view that violence is an acceptable means
for dealing with problems. Young children can't divide the fantasy and
reality well, they will think violence is OK and imitate the violence in their action.
This website talks about reality shows are bad example for teen girls. A survey shows that most of the girls who watch reality show don't realise that reality show is not real. It may impact on young girls' self image. Reality shows teach young person that you have to lie, to be mean to get what you want; gossip is normal; fighting is OK all these kind of bad perceptions.
The author of this article has talked about the positive influences of kids' TV on children. There is no need to panic about children watch TV or even try to get rid of your TV at home, with the right guidance and supervision, children programme can be a good tool for children's development.
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