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Children learn from an early age about the surrounding world, from various sources such as parents, teachers, friends and the media. Whilst the media provides valuable information about what goes on around us, we shouldn't forget that news can be aggressive, characterised by violence or show unsuitably themed material for younger children. Material related to natural catastrophes or kidnappings, murder, war, school violence or even amorous relationships of politicians can create confusion in a child's mind than can develop into a deformed perception of society; the child considering it a confusing and hostile environment. Anyone looking after children should think how to counter-attack the effect this sort of news, presented both verbally and through images, can have. Perhaps the easiest way to deal with this is through dialogue and the child will hopefully be able to view the world in a more balanced way. Practically speaking: - Check that the child is only exposed to media (through books, newspapers, television and the Internet) suitable to his or her age category. - Through dialogue get the child to understand not to believe everything that the media represents is an absolute truth - that there are two sides to every story. - Talk through your child's perception of news and events. - You can always turn the television / radio off if you feel the material presented is unsuitable!
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