All of the following are true about media and the institution of family, except
A) divorce rates have been climbing since television penetrated our culture.
B) many popular television series portray married life in a negative manner.
C) television is the only factor that has influenced the trend toward the breakdown of the traditional family.
D) media have the potential to bring the family together to share a common experience.

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While divorce rates and negative portrayals of marriage are discussed as true impacts of media on the institution of family, it is not accurate to say that television is the only factor contributing to the breakdown of the traditional family. This is an oversimplification of a complex issue with multiple societal and cultural factors at play. Additionally, media does have the potential to bring families together through shared experiences, such as watching a movie or discussing a television show.

All of the Following Are True About Media and the Institution