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This paper covers an argument that has existed between the media industries and Americans, (parents in particular), for multiple years. Parents argue that the media has a negative influence on young generations, and that they should consider their audiences before promoting their work, advertisements, or products. The media responds to the parents by saying that the only way the media could have a negative influence on youth is because of indecent exposure, which should be supervised by parents or guardians. Researchers have conducted studies to show how music and vivid images of supermodels can affect the self- esteem levels and personal identification. At one point, even the government is against the media industries, the music industry to be exact. Even though the media has become more censored and audience conscious, parents are still unsatisfied with the deceptive images role models and idols that their children look up to. Overall, the media’s argument is most reasonable, and even though they are outnumbered by the mobs of furious parents, their defense and factual data is more effective.

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