examining the relationship between the media and teen culture?

Question

the role the media plays in the lives of young peopl, their famillies and values

Answer 1

I don't think the problem is just the media, it's parents that let their kids watch crap on tv.

Answer 2

The music, the magazines, the movies and television shows that teenagers find so appealing have been creating a subculture based on age since the mid 60s. Many kids do not see it as the media affecting their decisions, they see themselves as individuals, however, in order to fit in they feel a need to look and feel like everyone else, or rebel against it. This is how the media plays in. It sets the standard by which the majority of teenagers follow. The reason why so many teenagers are rude brats who cant keep their legs closed and their minds open is becuase rap and pop (socially accepted filth) are accepted and emulated by a large percentage of teenagers.

Answer 3

try doing something about the effect of myspace and blogging on teen relationships. New friends/idea spread as a positive, withdrawal into the cyber world/disresepct people as 'just another face on the internet' as negative.

Answer 4

I have no idea. I know that as a teen, I don't think I ever paid attention to the news or the newspapers. Is that the kind of media you are referring to?

So, I don't think it has any effect.

Answer 5

Need I say:

Advertising everywhere (see links below)
MySpace
American Idol
MTV
Gossip Magazines
Teen Magazines
Fashion Magazines
Videos/Movies
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/03/health/webmd/main1464262.shtml
http://www.aap.org/family/mediaimpact.htm