MEDIA TO THE YOUTH TODAY



Since we are now living in 21st Century modern technology and media has now evolved. Technology emerges in various things and ways. One specific example is smart phones. It is the basic and fundamental source of information and communication of people nowadays. Media also emerged into social media which Filipino Youth had been using nowadays. 

But sadly, the effects of media to the Filipino Youth had been unpredictable since it has been developed couple of years ago. Media has changed our culture in significant ways since first becoming popular in the early 1900’s with the introduction of the radio. A lot has changed since then, and society today has experienced many new creations.

Researchers believe that there are things parents should be aware of and tips they should consider when their children open their own accounts. Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effects, and many studies have looked at the impact of television on society, particularly on children and adolescents. Not all television programs are bad, but data showing the negative effects of exposure to violence, inappropriate sexuality and offensive language are convincing.



POSITIVE IMPACT OF MEDIA

1. Help Develop Awareness
Most teens live a sheltered life. But with exposure to various media outlets, they can develop awareness about society and the world. This cultural and political awareness is vital if we want to groom a generation of socially responsible citizens. With news channels, magazines, social networking sites blaring about world happenings, teens can realize that there is more to the world than just what is happening in the ‘hood.

2. Help Develop Social Skills

Many teens are socially awkward. Media gives them the chance to groom their social skills. It also gives them the chance to expand their social circle and develop new friendships. Other benefits include social confidence, heightened literacy in the media, and more social support.

3. Inspire Them

When your teen watches an action flick, don’t just despair about the violence. With a little guidance, they can use the movie as inspiration! Maybe your teen will decide to take up martial arts training, all thanks to a Bruce Lee movie! Teenagers look up to celebrities, and when a celebrity tells them to stay off drugs, they just might listen.

4. Help Develop Reading and Writing Skills

When a celebrity talks of her favorite book, your teenager might be tempted to grab a book too. Not just that, if your teenager wants to be a part of blogs, chat rooms, etc., she’ll need to improve her reading and writing skills.

NEGATIVE IMPACT OF MEDIA

1. Distorted Body Image

The world is full of perfect people today. With perfect skin, body, and hair – that’s what it appears like to the young today. Thanks to Photoshop, the standard of beauty has become impossible to achieve. And these images are everywhere. This has led to distorted body image among a number of teenagers. Anorexia and bulimia are a fall out of this body image crisis. And this is not limited just to the girls. Even boys are made to feel ‘less’ manly unless they fit the image popularized by media.

2. Making Violence Normal

The amount of violence in video games and movies today is scary. And teenagers spend several hours every day watching these scenes of gore. Violence becomes their reality. Many teenagers are unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. This makes violence ‘normal’ for them.

3. Risky Sexual Behavior

Teenagers are just discovering their sexuality. It is very normal for them to be interested in everything sexual. But the amount of sex in media today can make a teenager confused. Sex without responsibility – that seems to be the message being beamed at teenagers. This can lead to irresponsible sexual behavior and unwanted pregnancies.

4. Obesity

Chances are your teen today spends most of her time in front of the TV or computer. Playing outside has become a rarity. Add to that bad eating habits, and you have an obesity epidemic at hand.

Tips for Parents:

You as a parent have the responsibility to help your teen make the right choices. Here are a few tips to make media a positive influence in your teen’s life:
·         Sit down as a family and discuss the pros and cons of media. Encourage your child to express her feelings about various programs and media outlets.
·         Help your teen differentiate between reality and fantasy.
·         Try to keep TVs, video games, etc. out of your children’s bedroom.
·         Use parental control. Block channels and websites you think are inappropriate for your teen. But make sure to tell your teenager why exactly you have blocked these media outlets.
·         Limit TV viewing to 2-3 hours every day. Try to spend time together as a family doing other activities.


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