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Conclusion
Nowadays, media affect many aspects of our lives, and
families don’t hold on to their traditional functions,
families are experiencing new functions adopted from
modern media.
Modern media in the one hand have strengthened some
social values, and at the same time have weakened some
other values.
What can increase the positive function of modern
media is thorough and scientific understanding functions
and characteristics of modern family.
Only then can media produce programs that are
appropriate for the pre-set purposes and reduce additional
side effects. By having direct or indirect impact in the
family, media can reduce abnormalities and antisocial
behavior and contribute to the welfare and wellbeing of
the family.
It is crystal clear that media present role models for
children. Presenting role models for children is an arduous
task for parents. By presenting appropriate role models,
the function of modern media will not only be to
strengthen authentic and worthy beliefs, but also to correct
irrational behavior.
All these attempts will be taken in order to lead to
desirable changes and a reform in people’s behavior,
which is the ultimate goal of any educational system.