The various forms of visual media in American culture have changed the way we think overall. It has made us change the way we dress, how we communicate with each other, and how we perceive the world around us. Currently, the forms of entertainment that is available cause many individual and their families to be more consumed with visual entertainment that reading any form of literature or children even enjoying outside entertainment. Children in the past couldn’t wait to enjoy the company of their friends and run and play until the street light came on. Today children are anti-social and rather be stuck in front of a television program, or searching the web than being social. Video games, Internet, cellphones, other types of electronics have taken away from our values. We longer take the time to have a face-to-face conversation anymore, instead we send a text. There is no more family game night, because the game systems have taken its place. The television has become the center of attention in some households were there used to family dinners to discuss life or even goals. The consumption has not only separate d the family in a social sense but has proven to add to health risk as well.
The today’s modern family watches a lot of various programs on TV and access the Internet daily. Many go to theatres to enjoy movies with family and friends as well. Americans has immersed themselves in visual media not fully understanding the impact that it has on their lives. It influences us directly or indirectly and positively or negatively. This form of media is a great asset to American culture. On one hand it can enrich our lives and make our leisure time more enjoyable, but on the other hand it can have ill effects on our culture and values that are very dangerous. Some media can provide beautiful, realism and very unique images. For some individuals, they are able to understand and memorize information more easily. There are enormous amount of