The emotional development of children and teenagers in the media society. Developing
the emotional maturity of children and teenagers is one of the most important
aims of the educational process. The mass media has a great impact on individuals,
therefore their role in shaping one’s personality needs to be recognized and
explained as they may facilitate the educational process. Ignoring the media’s role or
using it inappropriately poses a lot of dangers connected with the destruction of the
child’s emotional sphere, e. g. control disorders, a lack of emotional stability or the
inability to deal with emotions in difficult situations. Professional support may help
the individual to avoid these problems.