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The Diverse Influences on the Young Generation |
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The young generation is a diverse group of individuals who are below 21 years of
age, which is the official age of adulthood. They include pre-schoolers,
students between primary and secondary schooling age, and young people working
part or full-time. It is essential to acknowledge that the young come from
various cultures and nations, each with unique values and behaviors.
Various factors influence a young person's lifestyle, including parents,
government, faith, and the media. While television and films are among the
sources of influence from the media, it is crucial to recognize that they are
not the only ones. The educational institutions that a young person attends, the
family that they come from, and the nation that they live in also shape their
beliefs, thoughts, and actions.
For many young people worldwide, their lives are characterized by poverty, with
many working part-time to supplement their family incomes. For those who can
afford to attend school, their educational workloads consume most of their time,
leaving them with limited time for leisure.
Today's young spend more time with their peers, and studies have shown that they
are the main influence on them, particularly with the trend towards smaller
families and busier working parents. Parents, siblings, or teachers may also
play a pivotal role in younger children's lives. For those who can afford it,
music, handphones, and computers are increasingly engaging their attention.
Different nations have different television programs, but young people worldwide
enjoy music, action or love dramas, and cartoons like 'Finding Nemo' or 'Ninja
Turtles.' Educational films such as 'Sesame Street' also have positive and
negative values. Western reality series like 'Survivor,' Chinese kung fu epics,
Bollywood musicals, and Korean dramas all have their fans among young people
worldwide.
Young people's tastes are often guided by what is 'cool' or popular in their
group, influencing what they wear, where they meet, and how they spend their
time. While the media, schools, and the Internet may influence their choices, it
is ultimately up to the group to adopt them. Whether rich or poor, the young
generation has adopted smartphones and jeans as necessities.
While television and films may be significant influences, they compete with
other factors for a slice of young people's time. Young people today have less
time for films or television, and they recognize that these programs belong to a
world of make-believe. Although some may be influenced by the increasing
violence or liberal values in them, many are aware of the difference between
real life and fiction.
In conclusion, the young generation is a diverse group that is influenced by
various factors. While the media, including television and films, is a
significant influence, it is just one of many factors that shape their beliefs,
thoughts, and actions. Young people's tastes and decisions are often guided by
what is popular among their peers, and they recognize the difference between
real life and fiction. |
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