Media Impact

I think it is ridiculous when people blame the media for their actions. I feel that adults, especially, should have a firmer grip on reality when it comes to what is seen or heard in the media. However, today we live in a society where we learn through the media, like television. For example, children programming teaches children the simple fundamentals such as sharing, language, and behavior.

Sex and sexuality are subjects that many people do not like to talk about, but it surrounds us everywhere we go. An issue that I find interesting is that young children and teenagers are using what they see on television to fuel their own actions. Specifically, many people blame teen pregnancy on the shows that they see on television. Shows like "Teen Mom" on MTV is thought to have caused some controversy among teenage girls, where some girls intentionally try to get pregnant to be on the show. The video below further explains the issue of television being the cause of the rise in teen pregnancy.



I do not think people understand the difference between reality and television. Even reality television is not real! If you are going to do what you see on television, take the precautions necessary and own up to your actions.