why are there not more positive role models for young people portrayed in the media and on television?
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The media & the tube????\nPlease! This is where you expect role models to be found, or portraited? \nThe media that focuses on everything that is dark and wrong with mankind.\nThe Media that twists the reality to reflect the political bend of its owners.\nGet a grip.\nThe programming on T.V. is usualy filled with sordid mellow dramas, the scripts of which should only be used as toilet tissue.\n\nRole models will not be found on the TUBE.
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An overload of negative reinforcement of ideas generated by the media is the main thing. Giving people false ideas about many things is a big problem (mainly with children who take it too seriously and believe what they see is the norm). Not to mention, the excessive amount of time you are on 'autopilot' by sitting in front of the 'boob tube'. There's a lot being lost by not thinking outside of the box (figuratively speaking) and sitting in front of one. If you get out and do more than being holed up watching the TV, you are usually a better person for it, assuming your choice of recreation is a good one. TV in moderation can be a good thing - keeping up on current events, and for entertainment, but moderation is the key to a good balance. Don't get me wrong, I have a few favorite shows I hate to miss, but it's not the end of the world if I do - there's another one out there.
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Strong parental role-modeling.. A deep spiritual faith.. Positive peer role-models.. Being informed on the negative effects of immoral influences.. A structured lifestyle with clear and present boundaries on certain activities.. And last but not least, a father with a big mean dog and a shotgun..
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Yes, the masses are led to a certain extent regarding watching and copying. The Media is the real big brother, they can manipulate the school of thinking of the population. Eastenders for example is a prime programme that can affect people, the audience (some) will try to bring scenes that they have watched on an episode into a number of arguments and quarrels,  This is done without actually meaning to do so in most cases, but key phrases and actions are copied when perhaps that person gets into an argument with a partner. Were quick enough to pick up catchphrases so why not actions?
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It has a lot to do with the media. I know that here in America, the only muslims we see in the news are related to terrorism. That instills fear in people, and because we're never taught about Islam really, very few people challenge the media stereotypes. It's pretty sad. I have a muslim friend from Egypt who's studying to be a teacher, and when he went to help in a classroom all the kids were afraid of him. Even beyond the news, TV is really judeo-christian centered. Most of the sitcom families are Christian or Jewish; I don't know of a single show about a muslim family, and it all just contributes to the ignorance that propaganda manipulates.
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I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but I'll try to help.  I'm in high school still, and I think a major part of our culture, unfortunately, is based on commercialism and materialism.  American youth now days is concerned more about looking good than about feeling good.  Our opinions on issues that matter (like illegal substance use and relations before marriage) are much more casual than previous generations, and we don't take a stand for what we believe in.  However, American teens seem to be very ambitious.  They/we have goals that we set for ourselves, and want to reach them.  Most of us realize that education is the way to go.  In my opinion, what our generation needs most, is more awareness.  We need to know what's going on in the world, not just in school.  I think a sense of responsibility and concern would come with more knowledge, and that could lead to more people helping others, and eventually, a better world.
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Many reality TV shows are boring or silly.  For example, it seems to me that "Fear Factor" is mostly about watching women in bathing suits do stuff.\n\nSome reality TV shows don't teach good values.  For example, "Extreme Makeover" supports the ideas that (a) if you're not good looking, there's something wrong with you and (b) making yourself good looking will make you a better person and instantly fix all your problems.\n\nI like some reality TV shows if they show something interesting and don't teach harmful values. Some shows that I like are nanny shows that teach parenting skills or shows like The Biggest Loser that encourage people to be healthier.  Even then, I worry that maybe the shows aren't showing true reality, but reality that's been pumped up or even totally invented for the camera.
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Barbara Woodhouse! She's been an inspiration to me for many, many years, reason why i went on to study dog psychology because her training was actively based on dog psychology and she achieved so much!\n\nThe importance of the role model is that we model on someone's behaviour/achievements, with the hope that we can do as well as they did (do). It is important to us because a marker. There we are at the bottom of the ladder (We don't know about our topic), they are at the top because they have not only learnt before us but also added life experience throughout their practice to better themslves, discover better ways to do their jobs that are better for dogs (In her case) As indeed for those following in her foot steps.\n\nYou'll find that people brought up in a family with criminal tendencies learn from their primary education that it's OK to break the law. Children don't know different because of their upbringing so to them ... It's the norm! It's what everyone (Nuclear family) does thus anyone doing doing things differently is not normal. Indeed when a child brought up by such family decide to turn their back on criminal activities, do something else, it results in a family crisis as the child can become ostracised. What am i basing this idea on? Because i've had to deal with two young people who chose to break away from their families criminal lifestyle, go to University and have the life they wanted, one wanted to become a teacher, another one a policeman! Their families reacted very badly to what they deemed to be such a bad choice. I am very happy to add that both these kids made it in their chosen carer.
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Those who pay attention ARE getting a 'wake-up call'.\n\nThose who think what you listed is 'cool' or 'normal'  dont WANT a wake-up call,  they like things just as they are.\n\nThe TV shows and movies dictate what less than stellar achievers put first in their lives.  Such 'entertainment'  is a sad reflection of our society today.\n\nMany of us have totally stopped 'feeding' on such garbage. \nYou know that old saying-- "garbage IN garbage OUT".\n\nsad reflection of today's society--a good dose of antiseptic might be in order...
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A better question is WHY do juveniles these days have a lack of morals, values, and respect?  People need to STOP BLAMING the younger generation.  We did not raise ourselves, we are not this way on our own!  Parents need to play more of a role in thier kids' lives if they want them to start holding morals and giving respect.
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It's easy to blame the women, however it is mainly the fault of non-resident or non-caring fathers that boys and girls are raised without a good fatherly role-model. Left to themselves many people will tend to become very self-oriented and even outright selfish in relationships with other people. As a society, we in the western world are rapidly losing the ability to harmoniously live together in longterm family relationships.
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Unfortunately, in a world where beauty and popularity are valued above intelligence and ability the heroes of the young are the stars of sports and entertainment.  \n\nUnfortunately this carries over into the work place as well. People with physical defects, gray hair, or who are overweight (anything more than about 10 puonds) has a harder time finding a job. This is especially true in the professional world and in the higher levels of corporations.\n\nI agree with you that parents need to spend more time with their kids and encourage healthy behavior, which is one of the reasons that I an a homeschooling advocate.
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Sometimes it's forced on by parents. All of my friends are 16-17 and, depending on how they're parents treat them, they act either younger or older. For example, I have a friend whose mother died when she was little and this girl knows how to take care of herself since she's been taking care of her dad for a few years. Another friend, though, is a little spoiled brat because she asks for everything and gets it plus more. Or it could be the bad media that shows the blondes in the tight skirts that little kids are exposed to and that's how they think they should act. Well, probably a little bit of both factors and more.
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Two words: britney Spears. Beacuse of her, young women and girls have chosen her as a role model and they try to copy her negitive things she does.  Also because of her other star try to copy her and many other girl copy those star who aren't very good and that lead today.  A good role model for young girls and woman are their mothers not some slutty stars.
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This is just my opinion, but as far as media is concerned, especially T.V. reporters have a habit and a lot of times a bad habit of latching on to negative things;they dont report the good things as much. So you could say we've in good part tainted our own image; and media a lot of times will make it worse by always portraying in a negative light and in a negative way. so agian t.v. people will a lot of times portray black people as being criminal, thieves, tryna be hard or other things like that. \n     I would say it as affected us in that younger people who are just comming up have watched a lot of that type of telivision programing and though some of them may know better, they still conciously or maybe even unconciosly act the way they've seen us portrayed; which is not very good.
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A few may be positive, but most are negative. A lot of pop stars are irresponsible and should not be used as role models.
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yes, the media does teach gender behavior the media is one of the most powerful tools out there it warps and manipulate people by the masses. especially the young they set a standard for people to follow and they glorify it as its the best thing. best defense agaist this to be aware of what you watch.