Sunday, November 2, 2008

Social Networking Sites, Reality TV, and Girls

The world of dating has changed drastically with the develop of social networking sites such as Myspace and reality television. Shows such as Paris Hilton's New BFFs have changed the way many young girls view the idea of friendship. These terrible stereotypes prey on the identities of young teenagers who are merely looking for role models and guidance. Although, in my opinion, it is the parent's responsibility to prepare these young girls for the real world, MTV's marketing department knows that these shows sell.
Anti-MTV is a website that warns the newer generation of how the music industry manipulates the lives of average people and turns their identities into profit raking ventures.
Although this website is targeted towards dating success, I believe that this is an important topic to throw out into the open. Parent's should warn their young ones (even though it is hard for them to understand) about the dangers present in everyday television.

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