Are you influenced by adverts?

Our FCE1 students are dealing with an article related to the importance of advertising aimed at children. Aparently, children do have an incredible influence on parents' consumption habits, specially when buying clothes, food and even when choosing a holiday destination. So marketing teams pay special attention to these "little targets". You've been children, and I am sure you still have your power at home as teenagers. Will you tell us your experience regarding this issue? Did you manage to get something you really wished because you saw "it" on the TV? Do you feel adverts influence you? Leave a comment here with your experience.