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media vs parenting: SHORT PAPER .docx- Snhu

IntroductionMedia has influenced how we communicate and it can affect people of all ages. Today, media can impact the way we live, think, and socialize with our families, children, and peers. Media can also affect parenting skills and can change the way people socialize with their children. Media and parenthood is a very compelling topic and there are various research that highlights the effect of aggression in children. Media and parenting is a debatable topic and it is able to lead to many questions in regards to parenting. There are also many answers in regards to the effect of mass media and the responsibilities that parents have to uphold. In addition, in a world where children are growing up“ technology savvy”, it is important for parents to influence them to live a healthy balanced life and encourage them to utilize those skills in the real world. Arguments to support there is a study conducted by Linder and Werner (2013), they were able to examine whether parental and mass media are associated together.

media vs parenting: SHORT PAPER .docx- Snhu

 Based on the data that was collected, there is evidence thatsuggest aggressive behavior that is demonstrated in the media, can influence children’s social cognition, and; if proper parenting is not put in place it can affect how the children live, learn and grow ( Linda & Warner, 2013). The study also found that parents who engage in mediation and self-care were able to provide alternative engagement for their children such as camping, outdoor activities, and social clubs.PositionThe parental role is sidelined by mass media as parents compete to fulfill their responsibilities is a statement that has been reviewed and studied by many. Some believe the usage of media by children should be limited and monitored while others note the parents’ inability to control what their children view due to ease of access. Media can now be accessed on television, mobile phone, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices such as watches and wireless pods. Accessibility makes it very difficult for parents to monitor technology usage.

media vs parenting: SHORT PAPER .docx- Snhu

Children also tend to mirror the behaviors of those around them. If parents, siblings, and/or peers are using technology to access media frequently or are constantly plugged into a device, children may view this as the norm and mirror this behavior. Nikken & Schols (2015) found that the child’s media usage correlates to that of their parents. This would suggest that if parents desire a decrease in media usage among their children, they should limit their usage as well. analysis studies have shown that excessive access to mass media can have negative effects on children and adolescents. Unfiltered mass media can expose children to violence, sex, peer pressure, and current events, all of which may become overwhelming for their small, immature minds to handle. The current climate features violence and oversexualized ideals of humans.

media vs parenting: SHORT PAPER .docx- Snhu

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