The+Media's+Influence+on+Teenagers

=What is Media....?=

Media is the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers and magazines, that reach and **__influence__** people widely.


People all over the world use the media everyday. Whether it's using a computer, watching TV, reading a newspaper, talking on the phone or listening to the radio, media is a way to communicate. Listed are some ways that media can negatively affect your life.
 * __**School-**__ You can be influenced by your peers whether it comes to apparel, sex and even your body image.
 * __**Obesity-**__ This is one of the most recognized affects of media because it harms many people due to them being overweight. You see this time and time again in magazines like the one above.
 * __**Advertising & Commercials-**__ Although most people do not recognize this as an influence, it actually is; it is very common to see a skinny girl in a commercial when they are trying to sell something to you. An example of this would be music videos.
 * __**Stereotypes-**__ A simplified conception or image with special meaning and held in common by members of a group, which is very common in school or even in gangs. An example of this would be that all teens are having sex and getting pregnant (16 & Pregnant).
 * __**Violence-**__ This has a lot to do with negativity because a lot of violence comes from video games and even television, which is where a lot of people can get ideas. An example of this would be school shootings, such as Columbine.
 * __**Sex-**__ Everywhere you turn, this has become a popular topic whether it is on television or even on the radio. An example of this would be the show Skins on MTV, this has gotten a lot of slack due to its storyline.

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 * This video is an example about how media, which a young child has seen, allowed her to learn and pursue an act to get a man's attention. The little girl imitates women who dance on poles on TV. Major problem with that.**

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