Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of "Why Young People Should Tune Out."

Television is a method of transmitting information, and a lot of the messages young people are receiving are negative and out of line with reality.

When the author says that many television messages are out of line with reality, the author MOST LIKELY means that television

does not reflect the wishes of most young people
does not present ideas that can help young people
does not reflect what usually happens in real life
does not present a positive picture of actual life

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The author MOST LIKELY means that television does not reflect what usually happens in real life. This interpretation aligns with the idea of messages being "out of line with reality," suggesting a disconnect between what is portrayed on television and real-life experiences or situations.