The Power of Media in the Lives of our Children (4 PAGES 1650 WORDS) It seems as though the influence of media has no limits in todays culture. Even though there are benefits, media has a negative influence which has resulted in children becoming complacent and lacking critical thinking skills. Society is bombarded with opinions as to what should be consumed at every turn. It is no wonder that people are exposed to 3,000 advertisements on a daily basis (PBSkids, 2004). We cannot overlook the power of media. If we do, our children are the ones who will pay the price. There can be no argument that media delivery has increased exponentially within the past ten years. Social media sites have exploded in popularity and Internet advertising along with them. Children have...