Music is often a major part of a teenager’s separate world and therefore has long been a staple of kids' media diet, being the media of choice for many adolescents, frequently edging out television. Many teens use music to shape their cultural identity and to help define their social group, whichever is the case- music affects emotions and teens use music to enhance or intensify their mood or to change mood directions. Some social groups are identified primarily by their choice of music- many times this is individually characterized by the clothing one wears, the way an individual wears makeup, the people they choose to call “friends” or be around with and any other social activity one may be involved in. A concern to many interested in the development and growth of teenagers is the negative and destructive themes of some rock, hip-hop, rap
The article, “On teenagers and Tattoos”, written by Dr. Andres Martin, is an expository piece examining the motivation, significance and function of tattoos for teenagers. Dr. Martin explains that by understanding the reasons or motivations behind tattoos, adults and parents can better understand and get to know their children. The audience that Martin is trying to address is not only families that disagree with their teenagers having tattoos, but is also addressing the adults who tend to frown upon the individuals who have tattoos. In this text, Martin addresses the growing fad of tattoos, and why our youth is turning to a more permanent way of expressing themselves. The goal of this article was to inform adults of the many different motivations of teen tattooing in order to reduce the assumptions many adults make.
Today’s movie such as Twilight and Lord of the Rings brings both parents and children into current movie series that both parent and child can enjoy first hand together. The impact these types of movie and television series as well as sporting events has had on our society is numerous. From events such as Comic Con where parents and children get into the cult followings of their favorite television and movies to events such as tailgating at sporting events and RV Outings at NASCAR races, television and movies allow us to share across the miles even when our children move out and away. I believe for the most part the influences of television and movies have had on society as a whole is a positive one. It has brought multiple generations together to share common interests, whether it be sports, science fiction, Anime, Zombies, etc.
Social Media Impact on Adolescent California State University Fullerton Health Promotion: Parent and Child Nursing NURSING 307 November 07, 2011 Social Medias Impact on Adolescent With social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace there are multiple means for adolescents to get connected and socialize. Our generation has become completely consumed by these social medias, with 22% of teenagers logging on to their favorite social media site more than 10 times a day (O'Keeffe 2011). With these social networks becoming one of the main way adolescents communicate their impact on adolescents choice has both positive and negative impact on adolescent’s development into adulthood. Some benefits of usage of social networks include expression of artist skills through sharing own composed music, Improvement of social skills by providing access to communication with people of all different walks of life, and increase in self-expression with ability to post blog and podcast expressing their opinion. Even more critical than the benefits of social networks comes the negative outcomes of such social medias usage.
- Monitor which social media sites they use and take an active interest in which sites they are using and keep and keep abreast of changing or new social media sites. CYP3.3 Assessment Criterion 7.2 Internet use; - Monitor children’s online activity blocking sites that are inappropriate or filtering out sexual images. - Limit the amount of time that the child spends online. Put a block on their ability to send out personal information. - Use browsers that are specifically designed for children eg Surf Safely or Ask Jeeves Kids.
I wonder if they grasp the meaning of the movie; do they see the hidden meaning and understand the symbolism in the imagery? I originally saw the movie in 1989 to see what all the hype was about. Also, I loved Robin Williams as an actor/comedian. How different this role was for Mr. Williams as compared to watching him on the television show, Mork ‘n Mindy, as a child. Seeing the movie with a fresh perspective has served almost as reinforcement to me; I am “Seizing the Day”, pursuing the dreams I had as a young lady.
One popular viral ad that can be looked at for this discussion would be for the new Cherry Chocolate Dr. Pepper. Tay Zonday, who ironically was a TA at the University of Minnesota, put up a video of a song he made a few years ago called Chocolate Rain. He got some good coverage and was put on late shows as well as becoming a minor celebrity around campus. Dr. Pepper scooped him up to do a viral ad with them promoting their new flavor of soda. It was put on YouTube about a year ago and has received over 7.5 million views.
The Media Influences Adolescents Television has become a favorite American pastime for people of all ages since its invention. According to Laura Fitzpatrick, author of A Brief History of: Television, television first began in 1884 when a German filtered light through a spinning disc with holes, resulting in crude images (Fitzpatrick). From the time of its invention, this media outreach has become more and more popular with the young people. During the years of 1945 and 1948, a boom of TV sales nearly doubled the amount of homes with televisions (Fitzpatrick). This event showed the growing interest of Americans in television broadcasts, but consequently may have triggered some future negative issues for young people.
In “Job Training Can Help Teenagers” by Carol Wekesser, she discusses placing and training teens in jobs to help deter the problems associated with at-risk teen issues like pregnancy and alcohol abuse. These are only two theories recommended for helping equip teens to face their future challenges. There are many more theories out there, some good, some bad. This is a topic that can bring up an array of uncertainties or ambiguities including interpreting the “best” way to equip teens and exactly what is considered to be a “challenge”. When considering the “best” way to equip teens, the first problem arises because it is important to keep in mind that what one individual view’s as the best way, another might view as the worst way.
Every day, teenagers all over America use some source of mass media. Using media is their way to communicate. Whether they are reading a newspaper, checking their smartphones, browsing the internet, or watching television, they are communicating in some way. By consuming the different forms of media, we can discover important events, news, or just find some entertainment to pass the time. Even through all the advantages the media makes available to us, the media also has some negative sides that can be harmful to the younger generation of Americans.