How much influence do movies have on the youth of today?

Answer 1

Since movies tend to be aimed at youth, and glamourize all kinds of immorality, I would say that if left unmonitored, they influence kids greatly. Years ago (decades) I watched a movie that had just come out called "Bonnie and Clyde" about the notorious Parkers. It glamourized them to the point that my friends and I wanted to be like them (except we failed to think about how they ended up) and we went on a little spree of stealing...nickle and dime stuff, but we were completely influenced by that movie. I am so glad that my mom over heard us talking and took me back to the stores I had stolen from and made me talk to the managers and tell them what I had done, and face their music. How humiliating for me, but I am sure it didn't make my mother very proud either! I was blessed to have parents with strong moral standards, and that ended my bank robbing career before it got started!!! Some kids don't have that kind of background. How sad for them. Movies are made to make money, they certainly don't care about the morals or the safety of our children!

Answer 2

As much as they watch them, they are affected by them. The same goes for all ages, though. That is why it is so important for wise filtering of them BEFORE deciding to watch any!

Which Movies Will You See?
- Setting Standards
- From Restrictions to Ratings
- What Ratings Cannot Tell You
- “Hate What Is Bad”
- Finding Suitable Entertainment
- The Benefits of a Trained Conscience
- Other Forms of Recreation
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/5/8/article_01.htm

Answer 3

I believe it's all in the eyes of the beholder. Everyone is different, and all movies will have different impacts on people. They all have there own messages in each film, and younger audiences will interpret that in their own ways.
I do not believe in sensor-ship, but I do believe in moderation, that is why there are ratings on films to gage the audiences that will be viewing the film. We shouldn't sterilize our youth from these things because of the cultural shock received when they get older. All things should be given in a certain moderation. Certain movies do have their impact on youngsters, althought that is depending on the movie and the message you want to give them about things.

Answer 4

wager what? teenagers has been prompted via friends and flicks for some years. back while i replaced right into a youthful guy around 20 or so a grey haired gentleman and that i've got been speaking approximately existence. He correct issues he'd finished as a teenagers that sounded remarkably equivalent to issues i could finished. Now that i'm 59 and picture back on my existence, my teenagers, and existence generally i've got come to the tip that existence repeats itself with each and every era. the only factor it extremely is distinctive is the openness that exists with each and every next era.

Answer 5

Not as much as the Internet and violent video games, which are interactive. More emotional involvement with interaction.

And hip-hop culture is by far the most destructive.

Answer 6

tons of influence!
thats what kids see and believe.

why do you think kids are trying to look like movie stars?
their all fake, but they think its real!!

Answer 7

unfortunatly more influence than parents do these days!

Answer 8

Tons. in a good way though!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

more than is necessary.