Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Fashion and Drugs?


When a teenager is walking through the halls and they see another girl wearing all black with dark hair and makeup, they instantly think they are either a "druggy" or they are "emo." Teens are able to dress how they want in order to express who they are. In the article My Teen's Appearance, the author talks about how parents worry that if their child is wearing dark clothing that they are involved in drugs. The author also talks about how parents shouldn't be worried if their child is wearing dark clothing because it is a way to express themselves through appearance. The author says that the parents should only be worried if they show it emotionally and seem to be acting differently. The author states, "Understand the influential role of media and popular culture on how teenagers’ dress. Entertainment and advertising media have a more powerful influence on teens than they understand or acknowledge. Media consumption habits evolve quickly so monitor regularly, limit access and talk to your teen about unhealthy expectations around appearance." The author is explaining that the child might be watching something on television or see it in a magazine, and they might want to be just like that person. The teen might have someone who they look up to and they will try everything to be close like them, appearance wise. In the article Body Image and Self-Esteem, the author talks about Body image and how teens use it to express who they are. The author states, "For many people, especially those in their early teens, body image can be closely linked to self-esteem. That's because as kids develop into teens, they care more about how others see them." The author of Body Image and Self-Esteem would agree with the previous article because both articles are talking about how teens express themselves through appearance. Not always are teens going to act how they dress. If a teen is wearing dark clothing that doesn't mean they do drugs, that is just a crazy stereotype. Other teens should not be afraid to express themselves because they should not be judged by others.

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