New generation likes to use social media as self advertisement and sometime they share very personal information. By doing this, their future privacy fells endanger and can affect badly in their mind in future which is not a good thing for the society, widely for the nation. Also, social media is hurting our society by spreading misinformation faster than any other media. Author Amanda Thomas shows a statistics in the
One problem the internet caused stated in the documentary is, it is very hard for parents and authorities to regulate what kids do on the computer. Since the internet is so easy to access via new technologies, authoritative figures just cannot be present with the kids all the time. Another issue the internet has caused reported by the documentary is by it being so addictive, it has taken time away from studying, school work and activities such as reading. This is a problem because education is almost a must in today’s society. However, the documentary fails to acknowledge how the internet has helped kids by providing ways to find answers and acquire research and knowledge.
The Merchants of Cool An undeniable paradox: “coolness” for teens coincides with the culture of media and is extremely difficult to separate. Frontline was able to open a window into the teenage world through their documentary The Merchants of Cool to attempt to decode this mystery; however, news correspondent, Douglas Rushkoff, found himself coming to the understanding that teenagers and media are chasing after each other in order to discover what “cool” really is. The popular culture formula and “Funhouse Mirror” images both grasp a hold of this concept. The pop culture formula states that something will be more popular if it reflects the society’s zeitgeist, or spirit of the era. In this film, for example, when MTV emerged onto the television scene it was popular.
RWS 200 students will find Goldwasser’s article much less persuasive after understanding how the sources she uses, like Common Core and the NEA, are taken out of context in her whirl-winding assault against educational learning, and supporting the Internet. Many rhetorical strategies are used in Goldwasser’s “What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” to persuade the audience of her credibility. The introduction bombards the reader with statistics of Common Core surveys and other figures to present a sarcastic and mocking account of Goldwasser’s opposition. The teen blogging specialist rebuts that the older generation is afraid (through ignorance) of the power of the Internet. In order to maintain her credibility, the word “we” is used to identify herself as a member of this older group.
With the same manner of complaining and clenching of teeth, we are doing now with the current teenagers. These technologies alter lives, entirely. However, it is a generational thing (Valkenburg, Peter, & Schouten, 2006). Let us begin with question one, is the technology affecting teenager's physical and mental health? The physical and mental effects on teenagers through technology are causing concerns for many parents and experts.
Although online social-networking is a great way to stay connected to friends and family when kids are away for college, there is also a major downside to using and owning one. When college students post statuses with cursing, pictures of underage drinking or other illegal and disturbing activities colleges and jobs get the opportunities to discover, expel, fire or not accept these students for employment. College students have become so at ease with using social networking sites such as Facebook that they no longer watch or care about what they post and say on these sites. They put up pictures with alcoholic drinks in their hands, statuses about their latest sexual conquests, and videos of themselves or friends doing stupid and reckless things. What these students fail to realize is that once they put something on the internet, it is impossible to erase and will forever be out on there for anyone to see, including future employers and colleges.
Merton stated that the strain theory was a way that individuals had developed a strain in society, certain individuals that lack the formality to gain goals or gain money and develop a particular status. Merton also stated that forms of media had heavy effects creating negative pressures on these individuals in particular it was stated that the advertisement industry was a significant cause, they are advertising and promoting elements of success and sense of achievement this therefore creating a negative impact on individuals causing them to gain what they want through the means of committing criminal acts. I can relate this theory to how young individuals might play video games. Some young individuals might play video games to escape reality and spend a few hours entertaining themselves through forms of playing games. There are many different genres of games that appeal to
Teen Tech Addicts The article presents a valid argument that the technology available to teenagers now is distracting them from what they need to get done such as; school work, household chores, and extracurricular activities. One can be addicted to technology by either interacting with technology over any other activity or multitasking with multiple technological devices. Being addicted to technology is usually a bad thing, but in some cases someone can bring good out of this like Vishal. Others that multitask while doing activities, such as homework, will not retain the information or complete the task nearly as fast and with as much focus. Vishal was called a very bright student by many of his teachers.
The usage of slang and abbreviation may harm academic writing ability is one of the strong points. Indeed, with the growth and expansion of text messaging, a variety of abbreviations and slang have been created. Additionally, some slang and abbreviations are created by teenage dirtbags so they are much new to elderflowers understanding. Therefore, the meaning of slang and abbreviations will be changed within the hearts and minds of the people which may cause the coqblockage communication. Another strong point of the article is a lack of mouth to face communication.
Ahmed 1 Sami Ahmed Professor Grannis English 112 7 December 2008 The Medias Affect on Teenagers The rise of violence and sexual activity in teenagers has placed the entertainment industry under scrutiny. Parents blame the industry for exposing their children to inappropriate content at a tender age. The industry has argued that the rating system at place should give the parents control over the content viewed by their children. Now let us find out whether the content of the media has an affect on teenagers? Or if it is the parent’s responsibility to regulate what teens watch?