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From the viewpoint of Carlson, nowadays western
societies are moving toward a group like extended
families, whose main and most important value is
flexibility.
Furthermore, media with their influence on the
unfavorable parent children relationship can be source of
change in the child upbringing process. Compared to
previous ones, the current generation is less likely to be
embracing the values dictated by the family.
In sum, it can be safely argued that not only mosques,
schools and other disciplinary institutions play a role in
child upbringing but also media plays a specifically
influential role. Children usually choose their role models
in media. No surprise that actors and actresses in movies
and soap operas play a more significant role than
university professors or school teachers as a role model.

- Family Environment and Parental Behavior in Media
Total lack of control or shortcoming in controlling
children will increase the risk of social malfunctions.
Weakness in social control or family control indicates
chaos and upon witnessing chaos in family upbringing
children may be tempted to behave in a way that runs
counter to the expectations and beliefs of parents.
On the other hand, some parents might strive toward
controlling their children but some might not have found
the proper method and way of controlling them, these
parents will show serious contradictions in their behavior
toward children.
Some parents in their way of handling the problems and
affairs of children may show serious weaknesses and children
are well aware of their parents weaknesses in this regard.