Impact Of Media On Children

1. Impact Of Media On Children,
Youth & Women

2. Team Members
 Krishna
 Rajendra
 Varsha
 Siddhesh

3. Types of Media
 Print (newspapers, magazines, mail, etc.)
 Radio
 Television (cable, network, satellite, etc.)
 Film & Video
 Photography
 Electronic (Games, E-mail, the Web, etc.)

4. Impact of Media On Children
 Television has the potential to generate both positive and
negative effects.
 Television can be a powerful teacher .
 Public Television programs stimulate visits to the zoo,
libraries, bookstores, museums and other active
recreational settings.
 Educational videos can certainly serve as powerful
prosocial teaching devices.
 Television is an effective way of advertising products to
children of various ages.

5. Impact of Media On Children
 Watching violent television programs and movies
increase violent behaviour in children.
 Excessive television watching contributes to the
increased incidence of childhood obesity.
 Excessive television watching may have a
deleterious effect on learning and academic
performance.
 Watching certain programs may encourage
irresponsible sexual behaviour.

6. Television Tips
 Family viewing give children a choice of what to
watch.
 Restrict violent videos and DVD movies.
 Encourage and model ways to play that do not
involve violence.
 Watch with the children and talk about the
programs.
 Refuse to let children see shows known to be
violent.

7. Tips for Electronic Games
 Pay attention to ratings. Read the literature that
accompanies video game products.
 Discuss game content with children.
 Observe children playing and periodically play
along.
 Assure adult supervision for arcade game playing.
 Select games that promote problem solving, skill
building, and cooperation, rather than violence.

8. Internet Safety
 Ask your Internet provider or computer store
about programs that block access to adult–oriented
sites, “chat rooms,” and bulletin boards.
 Keep the computer in a high traffic part of the
house.
 Find websites you think your children will enjoy
and “bookmark” them.
 Teach your children about “netiquette” –
appropriate on-line behavior.
 Everything on the Internet is not true.

9. Talking with Kids About
 Watch or read the news with your kids.
 Talk with them about what they see and hear.
 Acknowledge your child’s fears and reassure
them.
 Explore the facts with your child.
 Select kid-friendly news sources for your child
(such as Nick News on Nickelodeon or a local
station committed to “family friendly” newscasts).

10. IMPACT OF MEDIA ON YOUTH
 Print Media played very important role in our
Independence.
 Television (Channels Like Discovery, History & National
Geographic provide plenty information & knowledge)
 Internet ….A Double Edge Sword.
 Internet is the fastest way of Communication.
 It has helped the world to become a Village.
 It also has adverse affect. (like: Terrorism,Haking,Sucidal
Habits etc.)

11. IMPACT OF MEDIA ON Women
 Helped in improving Education Standard.
 Made them aware of their Rights & Equality
Status.
 Media has helped them to become more
competitive.
 Made them Conscious of their Look.
 Media has helped them to become Self
Dependent.