Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the hamsa is believed by Jews and some Muslims and others to provide defense against the evil eye.
Concerns about media influence on teenagers. Itâs normal to be worried about the influence of media on your child. Media influence on teenagers can be deliberate â for example, media advertising is often directed at children and teenagers. This means that children and teenagers are increasingly conscious of brands and images.
Nielsen also says gaming consoles are becoming a bigger video medium, though the numbers remain small. As in years past, we watch more TV as we get older. Children 2-11 watch an average of 24 hours of TV a week, or 31/2 hours a day. That number dips to 22 hours for teens, ages 12-17, then goes back up to 25 for 18-24s. After that it rises steadily until people over 65 average 48 hours a week, or nearly seven hours a day. That last fact proves that at least someone â Nielsen â still counts older viewers, even if the broadcast networks would rather not.