Aubrey Koehler

B1

The media has an effect on teens in this day and age. When teens such as my self see teen idols wearing inappropriate clothing; it is a greater temptation for us to join in because it is the “style”. Teens (like my self) believe that in order to fit in they have to do what every one else is doing; Implying that teens are looking for who they truly are. Clothing such as low riding or tight pants, and plunging necklines make it not only inappropriate for the people wearing them but inconsiderate to others. The impression one gets from girls and guys going to school and other activities are a total and complete casualness; by the way we dress and act. For example attending church activities girls wear flip-flops and that shows no respect (or casualness) for what it is that they are attending that they just don’t care what they look like. The way we dress is the reflection of the inside; the image society might get is a lack of respect for elders, others and ones self.
Media has an influence on today’s teens and continues to do so through television, music, and movies. Things such as seductive clothing and suggestive lyrics to songs. Teens have the need to be accepted by their peers and to do this they feel the must be the seducers (so to speak). Even their language reveals the reflection of the inside showing the need to fit in with every one else.