Media has a negative influence on children: How can i rebut this statement?

[Clarissa]

How can I rebut this statement, my topic is that the Media has a negative effect of children.
But how can I rebut this statement that a person would say on the opposing view?

Children, toddlers can develop cognitive thinking and skills. In addition dora the explorer helps children learn Spanish. Children also can develop language skills through television, as well as social norms. The media also provides entertainment to children.

[shawn]

You could go with the approach that negative is an opinion. It is fact that the Media does have an effect on children, but one may interpret the results as positive in certain perspectives. Whether the state of the world is preferable or not, the media does provide insight into the way our world works. Your opposition might suggest that it is a negative influence if a child is exposed to sexual actions via a television program, yet being raised in an atmosphere reflective of the "real world", one that has lots of sex, would likely result in the child being able to comfortably live in this world instead of being inexperienced and naive.

[Upward]

It can be entertaining and educational, and can open up new worlds for kids, giving them a chance to travel the globe, learn about different cultures, and gain exposure to ideas they may never encounter in their own community. Shows with a prosocial message can have a positive effect on kids' behavior; programs with positive role models can influence viewers to make positive lifestyle changes.
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm
~~~Educational television programs are successful in broadening young children’s knowledge, affecting their racial attitudes and increasing their imaginations,
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/media/pr...11/001531/