That is more than double the proportion of young white males who hold such beliefs. Black parents also are four times more likely than white parents to believe that their children are destined for careers in professional athletics. Strasburger, Victor C. Adolescents and the Media . Thousand Oaks, 1995. This book discusses the impact of the media on adolescents.
Extensive research is drawn on to convey that the impact is too significant to neglect.
From this book, it is clear that the media play a role in diverse facets of at-risk behavior and adjustment.