... recreational level. You can't look in a newspaper without having to read the results of the latest games, most of which is football. Sports dominates a major part of the televison agenda. Children often idolise professional sports players. This can be either a good or a bad thing. If a sports person or anyone relating to sports gets mentioned in the media it can have a positive or a negative effect on childrens behaviour. For example, if a player headbuts or starts a fight with another player then children would think it was ok for them to do it. On the other hand if a football player such as Rio Ferdinand introduces an anti bullying campaign then children are more likely to listen to him rather than some politicians promising to stamp out bullying.The way the players interact with society can influence younger children. It can have an impact on ...

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