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| By: Sasa - at February 28, 2013 |
Media's Effect on Society
 Times
are getting worse, adolescents are acting like teenagers, and teenagers are
acting like adults. Everything is starting at a younger age, drinking, smoking,
sex, mischief. Could the media have a role in this? Or is the media simply
showing the reality of the situations that are already occurring?
Teen Life in Media
The
messages communicated in the media about young people are getting better at
portraying what the real world is actually like, and what happens in it. There
are so many more TV shows and movies about teens in school; and what actually
happens like parties, sex, and peer pressure. For instance, "The Life of an
American Teenager" shows a high school teen who gets talked into having sex with
a “dream guy” and becomes pregnant. On this show they are showing the realness
of what could and does happen in life and the consequences after the fact,
instead of the traditional position of "Just Say No". That phrase goes right
over the heads of teens. The messages of these shows and stories are positive;
it is showing the audience what not to do, because of the consequences. The
show, "16 and Pregnant", on MTV also shows many teens who are now pregnant
because of the decisions they've made. It shows how their life is now and what
they have to go through. Although adolescents and emerging teens are getting
worse in behavior, as time goes on, media has started to portray the realness of
situations young adults go through.
Media Vs. Truth
 Media
is showing the truth of the matter, rather than what they want to be the truth.
These messages might influence our observations of the behaviors of young people
and/or our opinions of adolescents/emerging adults by showing us that not
everyone is perfect. Not everyone listens to the "Just say no" speeches
typically given. It may show us that our children, friends, sisters, and
brothers are going to do what they want in the end no matter how much you tell
them it’s wrong or how bad it is. Media is now showing the teen/emerging
adolescent the consequences for their behavior. However, no matter what they
choose, you should be sure to let them know you will always be there for them.
Media Influence
 These
messages might influence young people’s image/expectations of themselves and
their friends by showing them real life. You always get told, for instance, that
sex “is so bad! Don’t do it. You could get pregnant or a disease”, from school
or parents, or even TV. But you are also hearing from people who are doing it,
“everyone is doing it, it’s awesome", but if they see these messages of the real
life pain, they may rethink making those decisions. Although you can always tell
children/teens what to do; in the long run they will do what they want to do.
Media shows inside situations, outside situations, and most important,
consequences of situations that young adults should be aware of. Most of them
have already gone through the situations or will be going through them and
should know what to do, how to act and what will occur because of their
decision.
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