Advertising has a significant influence on children in several ways. It aims to build brand loyalty from a young age to influence purchasing decisions for life. Many ads target children promote unhealthy food and drinks. This can negatively impact children's diets and health. Advertising also encourages materialism and brand obsession in children. It promotes violence in video games which can increase aggression in kids. Alcohol and tobacco ads shape children's positive views of these substances from a young age despite legal age restrictions.