Introduction. The dynamic and continuous development of electronic media, which is actively used by children and young people, justifies the need for media education practiced at home by parents, and by teachers at school. The growing popularity and attractiveness of the media, and free access to it by the youngest, imposes additional obligations on parents in the process of child rearing. They are and should be the first teachers and educators who will gradually introduce their children to the world of media. The involvement of parents and teachers in the media education of the child is an opportunity to prevent media threats and to build awareness and maturity in the correct perception of the media and its correct use in play and learning. Aim. The developed article aims to present the most important and most common media threats that have a serious impact on the proper development of the child. The article also emphasizes the importance and necessity of media education functioning in the immediate environment of the child. Materials and methods. The article uses an overview of views and assumptions explaining the essence of selected threats and dangers of the media and beliefs emphasizing the need to practice media education. The author also proposes educational solutions as part of media education carried out by parents and teachers.