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Bandora holds that children will be completely exposed
to the living examples of force, coercion and aggressions
by their parents, their parents’ actions will show these
methods as the favorable way of settling disputes,
showing interests and satisfying needs.
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Their parents’ behavior will be regarded as the most
favorable way to imitate in similar situations. By
influencing couples relationships, media can exert a huge
influence on children upbringing, it can act directly on
couples’ mentality and children upbringing. These effects
can even bring massive changes to the family structure.
By various means, media can create a mentality of
correct behavior for diverse situations and correct
responses to these situations. This effect is different from
unofficial social control which is exerted in society or
schools and educational institutions. Its effect is
specifically related to internal tools. Media can highlight
specific needs such as love, sense of belonging and
respect and can influence people in these specific
domains.
Furthermore, recent sociological theories emphasize the
role of religious beliefs in having family calmness and
comfort. Scholars like Peter Berger hold that religion is a
sacred shelter that protects human beings from ravages of
misfortunes and disappointments.
Thus, if a family fails to cherish religious, moral beliefs
and values in children, the ground will be paved for
children to commit various misconducts. Religious beliefs
play a pivotal role in families to provide spiritual
equilibrium and stability, it also heightens the feelings of
happiness and mental satisfaction.

1. Bandora, 1973, p. 47.