Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Negative Influences of Film on Teens

Films are influential. One negative effect films have relates to smoking. University of California says tobacco scenes in movies boost teen smoking. News-medical.com says movies significantly influence teens to smoke. Another negative effect films have relates to alcohol. Medicianewstady.com says movies can predispose younger teens to experiment with alcohol. Another negative effect films have relates to violence. Crisisconnectionic.com says violence in movies makes more violence. Finally, a negative effect films have relates to scary movie. Scary movies can have lasting effects.

Music’s Positive Influence on Teens



Music is important. Thinkquest.org said that American youth listen to music and watch videos four to five hours a day. Thinkquest.org also said MTV and various musical channels reach out to teenagers. Music has become an important part of the daily lives of teenagers. Music can be relaxing because winmententalhealth.com said music can be a positive force for mental health, calming, relaxing, intellectually stimulating, and this is true for adults, teens and children. And lastly, when we listen to music, we feel the emotions of the artist.