tokens: Question about the influence of the media coverage of celebrities Today, celebrities appear to become a spotlight of the mass media . Almost half of the news coverage on television and the Internet is devoted to the celebrity gossip . Not surprisingly, many people are worried that this attention to the famous people has an impact on them, especially on their children . This essay will compare both negative and positive consequences of this effect on infants . Fame is a great responsibility for public people as their admirers are very sensitive to any acts of their idols . Celebrity scandals and gossips can quickly reach the public which perceive it very negatively . This means that celebrities who received attention for overuse of drugs or alcohol are likely to get public disgrace . Therefore, children may see that this behavior is inexcusable . On the other hand, too much news coverage to famous people seems to have a negative influence on the choice of children of their future professions . As recent surveys showed, inspired by the fame and wealth, children now prefer more to become an actor/actress or a sports star than it was in the past . Many schools for preparation of so-called stars and various advertisements about famous people may mislead with the fact that this profession is highly required and easy reachable . This may confuse children who should not choose their future job because of the influence of the mass media, but from the basis of their own interests . In conclusion, parents should be more worried about their children's attitudes to the 'cult of celebrity' . They should teach their children how to distinguish shortcoming stars from truly talented ones and to put right priorities in life .