Many people are aware how powerful and influential the media are. Over the past 30 years, the delivery and scope of mass media have changed dramatically. It have became a major influence shaping the attitudes, values, and behaviors of children, but unfortunately very often in undesirable ways. According to the essay "Family Counterculture" by Ellen Goodman, it even came to the point that parents are forced to say "no" to almost everything the media offer. In fact, the majority of parents perceive television as a promoter of passivity, consumerism, and violence. No doubt, some of the programs and ads on TV can distract kids from normal childhood activities like reading, playing, spending time with families, socializing with friends and daydreaming. Nevertheless, I believe, proper media consuming may actually enhance children's intellectual development; positively affect their social values; provide role models; and be fun, relaxing, and entertaining at the same...