Influences

Well I would say parents are the most influential but you said item, therefore, I do not consider parents items and will have to say the media is the most influential item on children today. The media is everywhere. Even for parents who consciously choose not to indulge their children in the media world, their children are subjected to it through their peers and societal views that are obvious through observation. I find it very sad that the media is so influential. In a previous blog I said something about the slaughter of the individual which can be contributed to parenting styles, schooling, and most of all the media. Children are taught through the media the appropriate way to act, think, and express themselves. Children who choose not to be a copycat are often made fun of and feel less than others. It breaks my heart that everyone just wants to be like everyone else which media has contributed to greatly. In conclusion it is the most influential because it is in the home, school, and culture all together.