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Contributors: MR formulated the idea of writing this
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content. She will act as guarantor of the article. KRJ
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The media has a disturbing potential to negatively
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initiation, aggressive feelings and beliefs,
consumerism and social isolation. Media also has
potential for positive effects on child health. We need
to find ways to optimize the role of media in our
society, taking advantage of their positive attributes
and minimizing their negative ones. The ultimate
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