Ever thought why there's so many young teens portraying the actions, speech and fashion of TV stars, singers and people they see through the media.  People like Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Chris Brown, what they do in their lives goes on to influence the actions of kids and teens who are seeing  them through the media. 

Shows like Gossip Girls, Skins and Teen Mom, what are these shows telling kids and teens?  When did it become okay to sell the idea of drugs, sex, alcohol and bullying to our youth, if this is even okay at all.  When we turn on the television or go on the internet, we are bombarded by advertisements selling us products like weight loss pills, beauty cremes, fitness tools, what does that say to our kids, younger brother/sister, niece or nephews? 

Research shows that some groups of teens that watch the same shows have the same low scores and grades in schools, as well as acting out and showcasing violent behavior.

When kids and teenagers watch television or utilize the media there are points in which  they could be negatively influenced, some of the influences can relate to

School
Stereotypes
Eating disorders
Body Dismorphic Disorder
Violence
Drug and Alcohol
Advertising and Commercials