Parenting has been the most difficult and rewarding task I've experienced. Here's a letter to my daughter that serves as a reminder of some of my beliefs and principles as a parent.
If you want to diffuse the media (or anything/anyone), the best reaction is to NOT HAVE A REACTION. In other words, the proper response is NO response.
This was sent to me a few years ago by a good friend from high school. I've watched it countless times throughout the years and I'm still just as grateful for this message now as when it was first sent.