TV is all about advertising. Children want and eat readily products advertised and shown on TV programs; they demand toys, cell phones, computerized games,etc, advertised on their programs. When young, unprotected sex, and even teen pregnancy are presented so excitedly and positively on so many shows, they DO have an impact on teen thinking about having sex. Advertising rarely shows the downside of buying the product. This is the case for sexuality on TV. And when it does, the positive advertising is so strong, it wins. Just look at how many people smoke even with all the warnings given. Further, young girls are often told how much free services they can get from the government during pregnancy and after having a baby; just about everybody wants to help the single mother. For a teen who wants to get away from mama and hold on to her man, the TV and often advertising lead to the concept that this is the route.)
I'M 49 AND WATCHED ALL ALL OF THOSE SHOOT'EM UP WESTERNS. I HAVE NEVER SHOT ANYONE. THOSE SHOWS ON THE TV MAKING SEX SEEM HOTTER THAN IT REALLY IS, NO I DON'T THINK IT WOULD MAKE A GIRL OR A BOY WANT TO GO OUT AND HAVE MORE SEX, MORE OFTEN. I'M SORRY THAT IS JUST BS. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO BLAME OTHER THAN THEMSELVES. WE HAVE TO GOT TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF WHAT WE DO, HOW WE DO, AND WHEN WE DO IT.
I saw the tyra show on the teen girls who had a baby and was pregnant... I dont think blaming something else for your behaviors and actions is good, if that was the case every teen/person could blame every thing on something else..so no dont blame you having sex because of TV, but if you are easily influenced by things and people then thats ur own issue.. its your own morals and values and how you see sex.
Blaming tv shows and movies is so stupid.... its all fake.People nowadays are just so used to blaming everything on others instead of being responsible and taking the blame for themselves. I got pregant at seventeen and it was no ones "fault" but my own. I now have a beautiful baby boy tv will not be blamed for his birth
The way a person is raised - from his/her morals,values,beliefs,decision making capabilities, etc. - is based on the child rearing style of the parent. For example, If a parent chooses to be authoritarian, then most likely the child is going to be rebellious. Therefore, if a girl is raised without a strong base, and if the parenting style of her parent was not effective, you'll see the result in the girl. How do you know not to kill someone after watching a slasher movie?...you were TAUGHT that the act of killing is immoral. Just like how parents should teach their daughters on effective decision making.If the parent's child rearing style is effective enough. The mere influence of the media won't outweigh girls' general mentality on sex.
I am 17 years old and i have a 4 month old daughter (she is the light of my life) i married her dad on the 22 of november, we are very happy! I watch TV shows like gossip girl and no i do not think teen mothers should be blaming these tv shows. Personaly i think it shows weakness to be blaming the media. If you are having sex just to be popular you have lost your way somewhere down the road girls need to have more respect for themselves than that. If you are mature enough to have sex, be sure you are mature enough to take on the responsibilty that comes with it.
I grew up watching show like 90210 and Melrose Place I am not sexually active and have never been and won't be until I am married. That choice to have sex can not be blamed on tv. And if someone believes that it was the tv, then parents need to monitor what their children are watching and not blame it on TV and sit have talk to their kids.
I PERSONALLY FEEL AS THOUGH IF YOUR OLD ENOUGH TO WALK ALONE TO THE STORE THEN YOU SHOULD BE OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG AND A TV SHOW SHOULD SET EXAMPLES NOT TAUNT YOUNG ADULTS TO DO AS THEY SEE!
After taking psychology classes on adolescence, i have learned that YES tv does play a role in the likelihood that teens will become pregnant. HOWEVER, there are many factors that come into play in order for a teen to start having sex in the first place. Although sex is seen more in shows and movies, factors such as age, peer influence, older siblings, family life, and brain development all come into play. If the teen's friends or older siblings are having sex, that teen is more likely to engage in sex before they are ready. Brain development is probably the biggest factor. The frontal lobe is not yet fully developed until the late teen years. This means that risk & consequences are not fully recognized or assessed by teens. This makes it harder for teens to get over what is called "personal fable," where teens tend to believe "it won't happen to me." Yes, all teens go through it. So, according to many studies, tv neither causes nor is unrelated to teens engaging in sexual activity, but does remain a factor.
I had my son at 18, his dad and I are still together and have been since I was 15. I agree that TV is just an excuse that people like to use. So then the real question is:What is the real reason why teens are being so careless? Or getting pregnant intentionally altogether? Where does society go wrong in portraying the reality of the situation. It's not just shows, but when you have a famous teen who has millions of dollars get pregnant all you actually see is that cute baby. Because they have the finances they'll never tell you that just to deliver a baby it costs well over $2000, not to mention the cost of anesthetics(pain killers) that you're going to need because that child is ripping you in half. Also not including all the clothes and food you need for your constantly changing pregnant body. Which doesn't even begin to cover the expenses for the child alone. Aside from finances, we as parents need to bypass TV completely and show the true reality of sexual activity in general. To both our sons and daughters, we should teach them to fear and respect, and take responsibility for the consequences of all there actions. Which can include but not limited to STD's, pregnancy, child-support, poverty, and in some cases jailtime.
everyone makes there one decisions . why was the condom made for? for nothing? so tv doesnt explain the reason teenagers get pregnant , not using the right protection get you pregnant pd: sorry for my bad english lol I speak more spanish than english
believe you can only take responsibilty for your own actions and t.v. is just entertainment. who should talk to someone or look up info for you befor doing thing . be for real we all was kids once in life.
Im a 15 yr old girl and i think that the ppl who say it was the tvs fault for getting prego are very immature.they really need to grow up.the show is not the one who decided to have sex.the teens just need to accept the fact that it was their own fault.i watch some shows like gossip girl but i dont go around copying everything the ppl do on the shows.well that was my point of view.luv ya tyra.
Hey, i think that sexy tv shows could have an influence. I am 18 yrs old and i have an 8 month daughter. When someone is having sex they get caught up in the moment of passion. I am madly in love with my daughters's father and we did get caught in the moment of love and the feeling. watching sexy tv shows can make you think about what you would want and wht you invision when having sex and then when it happens of course your not going to think about the show but you will think about what feelings you want and how you picture the perfect moment and it just happens. almost like the back of your mind keeps the show in mind but you think about other aspects. so yes ! it can happen and it has. thank you love you tyra i just got down watching your lovely show like everyday
I happen to be a 16 yearold in highschool with two friend who currently have kids, and two more who are pregnant. I believe it is 150% there own decision to have sex. If I myself got preganat I would have to take full responcibilty. Passing the blame along to anything and everything is the ultimate form of immaturity. I think everyone is just looking for a scapegoat and this is no different. The girls that appeared on the show complainig about being a mom and trying to blame tv need to grow up. It was your decision to have sex your decision to drink. Tv is not telling you what to do.
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