opinion essay In current society, the media has gained power enough to control the different aspects of our life. One of them is the televisión which, through different channels and programs influence all kind of people. In my opinion, I believe this influence is having more negative than positive effects. Although TV channels offer different kinds of programs, these ones answer to the tastes of other cultures. For example, the most majority of films and series that are emmited, are base don the typical american family who lives in a big house with their dog and that show us some problems of their lives such as “Friends” or the film “Home alone”. As consecuence, watching this programs, we run the risk of not valuing our cultures and assuming other traditions and customs which are not own, like Halloween or Thanks Giving. On the other hand, there are other programs which emphasies our culture and festivities as “Grand Prix” and that remmember us our values. Furthermore, it is remarkable that the programs which show us other cultures, also are positive in our culture and develop our personality. In conclusión, televisión has too much influence in our lives, that is why, we should control this effect and enrich our culture with aspects that doesn’t destroy it. If we take careo f our culture, we will feel more identified with our roots.