英语翻译
The mass media is a big part of our culture,yet it can also be a helper,adviser and teacher to our young generation.The mass media affects the lives of our young by acting as a substitute for a number of institutions and social contacts.In this way,it fulfills a variety of functions in human life.The time spent in front of the television screen is usually at the expense of leisure:there is less time for games,amusement and rest.Attracted by what is happening on the screen,children not only imitate what they see but directly identify themselves with different characters.Americans have been concerned about the prevalence of violence in the media and its potential harm to children and adolescents for at least forty years.During this period,new media emerged,such as video games,cable television,music videos,and the Internet.As they continue to gain popularity,these media,along with television,prompt public concern and research attention.