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/^t/However, on the other hand some negative effects can be observed. For example, television has very negative impact on children who are exposed to violent detective stories. Some brutal scenes and acts of violence, such as murders, fights. rapes, appear on TV quite often. Children and teenagers follow the examples what often leads to dangerous accidents. Adults also remain under the influence of TV. There are cases when people commit suicides, because they cannot stand the pressure of a political debate, for instance. Fortunately, these are exceptional situations and such tragic events occur rarely. Another negative influence of media is connected with advertisements. Every few minutes the programme is interrupted to give a commercial advertising. People are influenced by trashy commercials and tempted by junk food or products of the lowest quality. Buying advertised products often destroys images and hopes. As a result people become distrustful and disappointed with reality.