Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the hamsa is believed by Jews and some Muslims and others to provide defense against the evil eye.
Concerns about media influence on teenagers. Itâs normal to be worried about the influence of media on your child. Media influence on teenagers can be deliberate â for example, media advertising is often directed at children and teenagers. This means that children and teenagers are increasingly conscious of brands and images.
People in the house are usually tuned in to TV â siblings as well as parents. In some homes, the television is perpetually âonâ even without anyone watching. It is common for parents and caregivers to use TV as a substitute babysitter. Also, many parents buy videos that they think can make their kids smart. The findings are consistent with an earlier 2009 study. 2  TV watching also affects a childâs health and athletic ability. 3  The more television a child watches, even in the first years of life, the more likely he is to be obese and less muscularly fit, according to a study by the University of Montreal.