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The media is a huge phenomenon which takes a big part in our daily life. In the recent years, the media has grown exponentially with the advance of technology, first there was the telegraph, then the radio, the newspapers, magazines, television and now the internet. It is generally agreed that the media has an incredible power and plays an immense role in education, entertainment and informing people about the latest news. However, we have to put into consideration the bad influence of media on kids, teenagers and society. On one side, the television and the other kinds of media are very essential for education with the huge amount of educational channels available for every one. The television gives us the opportunity to be aware of the latest news at the same time that it happens. On the other side, children spend more time watching television than doing their homework or doing sport activities. Moreover, they are permanently exposed to violence and sexual scenes and immoral programs. According to Mark Henderson "people who are very overweight spend more time watching television and other indoor activities than do those with healthier bodies" (The times, 19 July 2008).
In this essay it will be argued that the media influence harmfully our lives and have an impact on the public opinion. This piece of work will provide an overview of the pros and cons of the media by firstly examining its positive sides and then by looking at the negative effects of media.