This world has become immersed in online media, from socializing on networking sites to searching for information on search engines. People of all ages now rely on online media, but the most engaged users are the youngest and most easily reached generations. Although there are many positive uses of online media, there are also many negative uses. Unfortunately, it is all too easy for these negative effects to harm adolescents' perceptions. Some countries have tried to reduce this effect by excluding inappropriate content from online media (“Influence on children's media”). However, in the United States, children are being thrown into the waves, expected to stay afloat in this massive crisis. sea, but many are drawn beneath the surface by the harmful temptations created by the media. Content that is not suitable for young and growing minds is easily accessible. A myriad of devices can be used to access this material, all with the click of a button; with a button. Without adult content filters on online media, teens of all ages are exposed to dangerous designs. A world of pornography, violence and public humiliation is at the user's fingertips. There are hundreds of different search engines that people can examine. From toddlers to seniors, the world is open to them from a single site. Most people turn to search engines to find the information they are looking for. Just about anything can be found on a search engine. Typing an innocent phrase, such as "funny picture" into Google, can lead to websites and images containing vulgar language, sexual innuendo, and provocative illustrations. Nowadays, it seems like adult content is looming around every corner of a teenager's life, almost creating a middle of paper....... February 20, 2014. "Start Creating, Sharing & Exploring great visuals today! » How many people are using Facebook 2013 (Updated - October 3, 2013). Square Melons, Inc. February 20, 2014. Strasburger, Victor. » Pediatric Annals 9 (2010): 556. Internet Electronic Library. February 14, 2014. CuteKid Staff, Teresa. “How Media Influences Children.” Media Influence. February 20, 2014. Ward, Victoria. “Children using the Internet from age three, study finds.” TelegraphMedia Group, May 1, 2014. YouTube Growth. Tribune. February 21, 2007. Internet Electronic Library. February 7, 2014. “YouTube Community Guidelines.” YouTube. YouTube and Web. February 20, 2014. “YouTube Statistics – Statistical Brain.” Brain Statistics RSS. Statistical Brain Research Institute, nd Web. February 26. 2014.