I just recently done a project and the question that I asked was such. Is the media destroying our youth as far as celebrities and their movies and lyrics, or is it that we're so fascinated with with these celebrities that we idolize them and simply end up being nosy. I'm not saying that it's just the media that's destroying our youth, but it's still something that shouldn't be looked over. Take for instance Paris Hilton's sex tape. That's not her profession. Although she really doesn't have one, she technically is classified as a model, actress, and singer. Not a porn star, but since we've discovered what she does, just like everybody else, we're blaming the media for destroying our youth. Also, these celebrities and their brawls with one another or divorces. That's not their profession, that's their personal lives. So, do you think that the media is what's destroying our youth or ourselves for allowing the media to go that deep into these people's lives and broadcast it to our childs
207755
No doubt, it is a contributing factor.  In addition, you have a lack of guidance by parents who are both forced to work in conjunction with selfish parents only concerned about their own needs.  They do not spend quality time with their children when they can, and they appear to be concerned with their own pleasures rather than their children's emotional needs.
616090
I belive that on-line predators are dangerous.  Here's my thought -during this time, most parents (both) have to work.  Therefore, young teen girls are often coming home alone.  When they are lonely - sometimes they are also "craving" love from someone - anyone.  These predators have a way to get to these kids minds -hit their week spots and get to them. It happens a LOT.  Now, as far as education about the subject, you are right.  The media is bringing this to people's attention - you know - teens and parents, for instance, who have NO CLUE what their kids are doing on line and the like.  To me this is also education.  These guys Dateline has had on have been elementary school teachers, married people with kids....on guy brought his kids with him.  The fact that there are SO MANY of them out there totally freaks me out.  I'm glad I don't have any young kids growing up anymore.  My son's children will be more educated about this stuff as they are educated about this stuff and won't let that happen with their children.  Remember, a lot of young girls are out there and no - they do not ALL have common sense about this stuff.
619083
I just answered another Q of yours...  Are you a sort of celeb? (just curious)  well anyway, back to the question!\n\nI think that the "fans" treat their idols because they have put them into an elevated position.  Any little thing they do wrong...  It is shocking to the fan!  As far as sticking by their favorite celeb, I think most everyone just believes what ever they see and hear thru their idiot box (TV) It seems that no one is faithfull to themselves anymore much less faithfull to a celeb!
164836
The world is so sexually obsessed because, to be perfectly honest, SEX SELLS!!! I think there has always been adults who were messing w/ children. But now, because of the times we live in, it is brought more to the light. Plus, there is an imbalance in this world now. It could be that more people are getting away from God (whatever their spiritual belief is) and engaging in lude acts. Not enough parents hug their children or spend time with them and so they get the attention from other sources. Government isn't going to do crap about the exploitation of the female body. They are too busy having shooting accidents and encouraging this bullshit war we are in. Plus, there is the issue of censorship and freedom or expression. As for parents, what are they going to do? They watch the same exploitative shows their kids watch. Alot of the parents of this generation are young uneducated children who became parents too soon.
635500
Good point. Well, celebrities have big egos and they want to look good for the media. So, they make a big deal about these dinners,auctions,etc. for all to see. Plus, celebrities like hanging out with each other. They gossip and see who's been having screwing who and who's been anorexic and smoking crack. Yea, that's what they do.
274742
I strongly agree with you. People mainly dislike celebrities because of what they have accomplished and what not. I think its a shame too. I went on a yahoo message board for Beyonce one time and there are so many threads made about Beyonce. Most of them are saying bad stuff that people make up because theyre jealous. The way I see it, if you dont like a celebrity dont talk about them. If someone talks about them saying they dont care for them and stuff than they obviously feel some type of love for them since they took time out to talk about them.
568350
I agree with what youre saying. The only reason Paris is famous is because shes rich, and she is in ownership with the Hiltons hotel. Not to mention that she hangs around alot of celebs. I dont get why they make a big deal out of her either. She has done nothing to give back to the community, and she isnt a good role model either. How can you be a good role model when you go out almost every night and party and get drunk, not to mention having a sex video out for grabs. Its funny too because she, herself, considers her to be a great role model and actress.
519562
Wow...ummm, how does this affect my life?  There are so many other things I could do with my time than worry about what a bunch of egotistical, attention craving "celebrities" say or do to one another.  Who cares?
660202
I definitely agree that there is a relationship between some rap music & violence. There is an even greater relationship between some rap and the degradation and lack of respect for women. I think that rap videos influence young men, especially African- American men, because they want to emulate the hip hop lifestyle being portrayed and believe that how women act and are treated in the videos is how all women want to be treated. I think these videos also influence young women, because they believe that men will not be interested in  them unless they act like the women in the videos or they feel that's the way women are expected to behave. Images and music (whether positive or negative) definitely have a strong effect on society. Not all rap degrades women or promotes violence. Only the negative images/music should be banned.
597145
It is VERY wrong but that is what is important in the society we live in. Many people could care less about what's going on with our country, government, communities, etc., things they could contribute to and actually change. Instead they worship these celebs and follow every move that they make. All the while these celebrities are living it up and not caring about the fans who put them in the situations they are in. Some people can name all the celebrities who've had children and are pregnant now, but if you would ask them a relevant question, like who is running for governor in their state, they would have no clue. It's really sad!!
610272
Maybe you have a life! Congratulations. You are sucked into the mass media vortex. there are too many minor celebs these days and an ever expanding media. How can you everyone anymore?
659099
i think people make a big deal because to them it's the fastination of having all the money and fame. but at the end of the day, celebrities are just like everyone else. they have their problems, they have family and they friends who they want to go out and party with. unfortunately, papparazzis have to make celebrities lives hell. i find it ridiculous that people make a big deal out of britney's family life..there are other families out there like hers, but the way they put it in tabloids it makes it sound as if she is the only one in the whole wide world in this situation! i remember when tabloids were taking pics of her drunk and dancing on tables in clubs...come on, she was doing what alot of girls her age do at a club, but they make a big deal out of it
284530
Yea I know. Theyre so dumb to ask those questions too. I think its mostly some preteens and mentally messed up adults doing it. I mean, come on. Do they honesty think a celebrity is going to talk to a person who they dont even know. Some people are so freakin super now a days.
35563
Hey, as much as i liek to look at porn, even amatuer stuff every now and then(and only as healthy habit, not some cronic porn freak) i agree with you, people put nude pics of them selve, or themselves displayed on cam, when,1. i think they are just trying to get some attention, and feel more attractive,2. have nothing good to show anyway. So i agree, its kinda gross.
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Those women you are looking at are children of god.  Would you want your friends looking at your wife, sister, daughter, etc the way you and other people look at the girls in a porno?\n\nWhat self-respecting woman would allow herself to be sexualized by men all over the world?  I would have to guess that not too many would.  This leads me to believe that most of these women were probably led to believe that they are sex objects.  What would convince them of this?  Maybe rape, molestation, sexual abuse, watching fathers/brothers/uncles degrade women.\n\nIn short, I think that porn serves to teach women (and men) that a woman's physical beauty is what makes her worthy of attention of men.  It degrades our society (and our society doesn't need any more help down that slope).
8608
I think that anytime celebs put their personal life out there, they will be vulnerable to tabloids, rumors, and talk. I don't think it’s healthy for a relationship to have so much exposure. Some things are better left private.
417550
I have to ask, who, in the world that is 'celebrity', do you think is of a higher social standing. Most of them are complete no-bodies, junkies alkies adulterers, the z-listers who reduce our news papers to gutter rags. They probably dont bother wiping their butts, there no better than us, infact, probably a damn site worse. A bit like the royal family.