Positive Adult Role Models

Adolescence is a time where adolescents grow and mature at a rapid rate. It is also a time where adolescents are more vulnerable to taking risks, such as using and becoming addicted to illegal substances, due to raging hormones. Whether or not an adolescent chooses to engage in drug use and abuse depends on their home environment and those they choose to associate themselves with. Adolescents are confronted with an enormous amount of pressure to participate in risky behaviors by their peers. According to Broderick and Blewitt (2015), “risky behaviors are behaviors that constitute a departure from socially accepted norms or behaviors that pose a threat to the well-being of individuals or groups” (p. 389). One such risky behavior is drug use and addiction. Some adolescents use cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs in order to get “high”. Adolescents who engage in drug use are likely to become addicted, and thus, their addiction will negatively affect their brain development.

Teenage drug abuse is an issue that can result from a wide variety of social influences, stressful events, and mental disorders. Drug abuse among adolescents is a troubling issue because it decreases focus, increases the chance of consistency in behavior during adulthood, increases the chances of developing emotional issues, permanently damages the brain, and damages tissues in every system that can lead to death. Previous scientific research has identified that social factors, including the media and peers, play an important role in psychological development and impact the adolescent's decision to start experimenting with substances (Botvin 888). Appropriate solutions for the teenage drug abuse issue already exist, but the only remaining

Firstly, most girls desire beauty and the use of cosmetics. They constantly ask for an opinion on what looks best or if their make-up looks decent. This is because they watch actresses also asking for opinions instead of deciding on their own. It causes teens to be more dependent on other views and eventually, they won't be able to do their make-up or hair without someone telling them how to do it. Consequently, teenagers become so dependent on other stand points, they won't be able to make adequate decisions in adulthood.

1. What makes a good role model and how can I ensure that I act as a role model for employees I supervise?

Role models are very important to young adults. Role models are what an adolescent aspires to become. And whatever their role model does, they want to do. Their role models are usually successful and must go to great lengths to maintain their success. This doesn’t mean that everyone must go to these lengths to be successful, but adolescents think that they must. If their role model is thin, then they will want to be thin. And if they see their teenage problems evaporate as they become thinner, they will think that that is the key. This is a very dangerous path to walk. It can lead to many regrettable decisions.

The text references when girls mature early that they often lack self-confidence and many teens that reach puberty early have a dissatisfaction with there body image.( Berk 206) The advice that was given was good, but if it was given by an adult they might have went a step further to talk about eating disorders and warning against unhealthy habits such as over exercising or not eating just as an example. “M” magazine depicts unrealistic images of thin women that have perfectly trimmed bodies and even the ones that are mentioned as being “curvy” are in shape and thin. Teens see images of males and females that have these “perfect” bodies, make-up, hair, and fashion and want to imitate that person and they become that teens new role model. None of the articles in the magazine shows the work that goes into preparing these teens for these articles. Many of the people depicted in the magazine have rigorous work out routines, strict diets, a personal trainer, make-up artists, and access to all the latest fashion because of there fame. As adults we realize that no one wakes up in the morning looking like Taylor Swift or Joe Jonas without a lot of hard work. These stars are depicted in this magazine though and it circulates half way around the world and teens look up to these stars and die trying to look like them or spend there lives loathing themselves because they can not. These images are not supportive of a healthy

brought in via media, the social network and one 's own culture. Body image becomes

Unrealistic female body image is a widely discussed subject. Our culture portrays women as thin and beautiful. Having these qualities supposedly allows her to be wealthy, as well as successful. Thin, beautiful women are portrayed in movies, on television and in magazines. These expectations only lead to a woman having a poor body image. (Ettarh, R. 2009) Glamorized images of young women can attribute to low self-esteem in teenage girls. They are exposed to peer pressure every day. They are rated by their peers according to how they are dressed and if they are stylish, as well as thin. Models are tall and thin. The majority of teenage girls do not fit that description. Their bodies are still developing and changing. Older women also

For many teenagers , drug abuse, self destructive behavior, and sexual activity may represent efforts to conform to the norms of the group and to demonstrate commitment and loyalty to other group members. . 1The central issue of peer pressure is that individuals are motivated to act and think in certain ways because they have been urged, encouraged, or pressured by a peer to do so. The way a person responds to peer pressure can have an enormous impact on the choices they make and, in turn, their psychological health . There are three forms of peer pressure that exist. They are positive peer pressure , negative peer pressure , and manipulation. Positive peer pressure is not always limited to following and setting a good example of what to do. It can also provide a good example of what not to do. For example,a teenager whose friends do not drink alcohol or do drugs may positively influence the teen to do the same . Another way to demonstrate positive peer pressure is by being a good role model .Sometimes, children may pressure each other to take part in dangerous or self destructive behavior. For example, your friends may try to influence you to do drugs and and try to convince that it will make you look cool even thought you know it won't. The reason

Elizabeth Heubeck writes in an article on WebMD “The average teen girl gets about 180 minutes of media exposure daily and only about 10 minutes of parental interaction a day.” In an attempt to be like the thin models that young girls think of as role models, many girls will develop low self-esteem or even

It has been discovered that most people who struggle with drug addiction began experimenting with drugs in their teens. Teenage drug abuse is one of the largest problems in society today and the problem grows and larger every year. Drugs are a pervasive force in our culture today. To expect kids not to be influenced by the culture of their time is as unrealistic as believing in the tooth fairy (Bauman 140). Teens may feel pressured by their friends to try drugs, they may have easy access to drugs, they may use drugs to rebel against their family or society, or they may take an illegal drug because they are curious about it or the pleasure that it gives them.

I couldn’t agree with you more. In today’s society it is very difficult for an adolescent to have a positive self image when the media is indirectly telling them something different. I was born in the 60’s, and I would have to say growing up then was a lot easier then now. The media is constantly put images of girls with perfect slim body, over sized silicone breasts, and butt injected images everywhere and calling it beautiful. Then you have poor Suzi an adolescent weighing 90 pound, or Linda who weighs 140 pounds looking in the same mirror at themselves wondering why they fat and why they do not look like the girls in these magazines. True self image can occupy the mind of an adolescent child to the point of obsession which can lead

Based on the authors conclusion “ The message is that for modern teenage girls the encouragement to do better, look better and have more is almost unbearable. They need help and they need it urgently - not only for themselves but for the next generation, whose mothers they will be” I feel like she is trying to give the reader information, but not to make them agree or disagree, it is meant to be read with an open mind and by someone who has not yet formed an opinion of the subject. She states - through researches that the world we live in is surrounded by controversial images of such ‘role models’ as Paris Hilton causing “narcissism... throughout highly consumerist, individualistic societies,” which adds to the point that “women suffer disproportionately from the depression

Role models have an astounding effect on the lives of young people in our society. A role model has the ability to shape the views, ideals, and actions of a young person. Role models help youth to discover how they wish to become in the future. The influence that role models have over young people is tremendous. It is important for role models to be positive and responsible in instilling good morals and values because future generations are directly dependent on the role models of today. By examining the influence of role models, role models in the community, and role models in the media, we will be able to determine the true effect that role models have on the lives of youth.

For some teens, striving for perfection has led to harming their own health and wellbeing such as living with depression and suicide. Teenagers today are relying on what they see in ads, T.V., magazines and on the internet for their input on appearances, the way they think not only comes from media sources, but from family and friends.