hey i'm doing a project about how hollywood stars influence kids?
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eating disorders, kids want to look like celebs, and often think theyre overweight (even tho theyre not) just b/c they dont look like them.
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I think Hollywood has too much influence on our lives in general. Everything from politics to how many children to adopt. It seems that people have gotten to lazy to think for themselves and are easily swayed by big money interests and it's opinions.
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Inhispresence, I commend you for looking for ways to touch the lives of your young ones.  I just "retired" (had to leave for medical reasons) from teaching first graders in an impoverished area and was constantly looking for ways to reach my kids.  Here are some things I learned:\n\n!. Don't be afraid to tell the kids that you love them.  Some of them never hear it at home.  Back it up (aka: more than words), by doing things to show them that you care.  One of the best/most effective way to show your affection is by running a tight ship diciplinewise-being fair and consistent everytime.  I have found that when children know you love them, they will expend every bit of energy and talent they have to achieve what you ask them to do.  \n\n2. Don't be afraid to praise.  But, make sure you're not giving empty praise.  Meaning, instead of saying "Good Job!" leaving the kid to wonder what you're talking about.  Say "Karen, you spelled 'thought' correctly!  That's great work!"\n\n3.  In every lesson, tell them how they can use what they are learning in the real world.  If they don't think what they are learning is important...Why bother??  \n\n4. Use fun things that they like to do (ie writing letters to their favorite tv/movie stars or sports heros) to teach something they need to learn in Language Arts.  My favorite elementary school teacher was Miss Sylvia Teauge, now deceased.  She let us write letters to our favorite stars.  At that time, I was in third grade, my favorite star was (don't laugh!!) Cher!!  I wrote her and she sent me an autographed postcard back!!  I was in HEAVEN!! Man, do I wish I would have kept that thing!!  \nThis requires getting to know your students on a more personal basis and finding out about the things they like to do.\n\n5.  Use recipies whenever possible to teach concepts.  Food brings people together.\n\n6. Give your kids access to the best materials to work with.  In your writing center, provide lots of different types of papers, writing instruments, things they can use to illustrate their work.  I bought a tool chest (one with about 30 drawers) and filled it up with all sorts of things like shells, googly eyes, sequens, pom-poms, stickers, etc. so they could use them in their writing.  I got excellent results.\n\n7. Let the kids know they are part of something bigger than themselves.  Kids are very egocentric.  However, if you expose them to experiences outside of their realm, they really shine.  Ways you can do this:  get them penpals from another school/county, same grade (write about things you are studying); get them involved in music or sports; get them involved in community service.  We had our first graders go to a local nursing home and preform their PTA songs.  We took along cards and some refreshments.  The kids were really proud that they had made someone's day!!\n\n8. Show the children that you value their work.  Get papers graded and back to them quickly.  Post their work on the walls of your classroom and in the halls of the school.  Allow them to go to a computer and type their final drafts of their papers.  Pick some of the best work from each of the students and ask another teacher, perhaps the gym teacher or one of the "specials" teachers or even the principal, to read and comment on how well the work was done and sign in.  When a child did an exceptional job in my class, I would let the child call his/her parents on my phone and tell them about their success.  I would also talk to the parent and tell them how proud I was of their child's accomplishment.  Calls like these make it easier, too, later on when you need to make calls about dicipline issues.\n\n9. Whenever you can, make things a contest or a game.  We had a reading contest going where I made each student a little truck (that they illustrated) and as they read in minutes, they got to drive their truck across a US map.  The first to reach
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The best idea is to take something from current news:  The immigration law "reforms" being contemplated by the American Congress, for example.  The political and social questions that matter in your own area, or something from the world scene.\n\nThe other thing you can do is take a broad view of culture, or of a particular medium of culture, such as movies or music, and make a case for or against a particular analysis of its long-term significance.  \n\nFor example, what would you have said in 1965 if asked about the long-term impact of the Beatles?  Could you have predicted the path of the music industry?  The collectibles market?  Indian sitar music and imported goods from India?\n\nOK, view a current phenomenon like the new film project to produce the Chronicles of Narnia.  That's a fairly old set of books, after all.  What is the impact on young people today of having these stories come to life through the magic of filmmaking?  Stories they share with their grandparents!\n\nYou see, topics are all around you!
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I thought it was good.  It is good to start a dialog about so many young people trying to be something that they are not and being honest about who these "stars" really are.  Too many young people have low self esteem and seem to be enamored by 'Hollywood' and the external.  They think it is cool to dumb themselves down.  I personally cannot understand that, but it happens.  Adolescence is a difficult time.  Sadly so many Hollywood stars are famous for being dumb blondes.  They give women in general a bad rap.  Ugh.  My 9 year old watched some of it with me.  Thankfully she does not idolize any of those people.  And hopefully never will.
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are u from hollywood?????
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Terri Garr - at a restaurant I was working in.  She's hysterical!  During our conversation the topic of kids came up so I asked her if she had any.  She said no, that she probably shouldn't have kids....she would want to do things like show the child an apple and say "can you say banana?".\n\nClint Eastwood, James Garner, and Tommy Lee Jones - attended the "Space Cowboys" premiere and after-premiere private party.\n\nNBA Rockets players, Yao Ming, Moochie Norris, Cuttino Mobley - They were visiting kids in the children's hospital..my son was a patient.\n\nOlympic medalist Tara Lapinski - again, visiting my son at the children's hospital.\n\nMany of the current astronauts - through work.\n\nGene Cernan (Gemini mission) - through work\n\nJohn Lovell (Apollo mission) - worked with my mother after he left NASA.\n\nThe Dalai Lama - through work.  Now THAT was AWESOME.  Just being in the same space as him was great.  I'll never forget it...he gave me a peace sign as he was leaving.
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None because celebrities are too self centered to have children in the first place. And probably the poor child ends up getting raised by some under paid nanny.
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I think music stars because they have to be self starters, and have an ambitious nature to them in order to succeed. A movie star can have a pretty face or terrific body and make it.
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It would help to know what kind of information you are looking for.  There was an HBO special called "Living Dolls" that followed a couple of children through some of these pageants and the extent their parents would go to to see them win.
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Stars or not, a myriad laws protect children. The specifics depend on where you live.
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A lot . Just by being a role model , children are very smart and intelligent. They do pick up what adults are doing. If you have a good teacher he/she will role model the social behavior of what is to be expected from a child. A child will pick up on it.
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I've been to their open call events.  They'll take you picture, interview you, let you cold read and then ask you to sign up.  They make by teaching kids to walk a runway and teach them overall skills that may assist them in getting into the business.  But I think they are production focused, namely their own production.  \n\nYou'll spend a lot of money to get what you want.  I feel a good acting coach and a manager will do better for you.  \n\nThe odds of getting famous in Hollywood are small for the average person it really comes down to you and how bad you want it for you or your child.  \n\nI have a cousin who is in many many commercials and some TV spots.  She simply made a decision to get to work.  She has done very well.  But she made the choice to get to work.  If you want your child to be in commercials then buy Variety Magazine and go to cattle calls for commercials and TV shows.  Talk to others you meet and you'll find credible management, coaching and help.  \n\nGet busy on buidling your career.  \n\nGood luck.\n\nKK
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The media have arguably become the leading sex educator in America today. That's not good news, considering the fact that more than 75% of primetime shows contain sexual content but only 11% discuss the risks of sex.3 How significant is the influence of media on teens' sexual attitudes and behaviors? For 50 years researchers have explored the connection between media violence and real-life aggression in children and adolescents.4 More than 1000 studies show a connection.5 In fact, according to one leading researcher, "the controversy is over"6; now, we have a second major study showing a strong connection between sexual content in all media and onset of sexual activity among teens.7 Is there much doubt that research on the impact of sex in the media is going to parallel the media-violence research? The media represent a powerful teacher of children and adolescents.8 As such, the media cut across virtually every concern that parents and pediatricians have about young people: sex, violence, homicide, suicide, obesity, eating disorders, school problems, and drug use.
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Your stars don't mean a thing, your destiny is in the hand of God He decided what works and what does not the best you can do is try and bring up your kids in a Godly and moral way you can also help your kids to shape their destiny by showing them good example and leading them in the right path.\n\nWishing the best.
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Hey! Glad that your daughter is helping you! I didn't know you had a daughter. By the way, your daughter and I are very much alike!! I am always on the phone and love that movie High School Musical!! Are you married? For the reply, the movie is Bugsy Malone. It was an ok movie, but somewhat weird seeing kids be all mob!! Seems like you had a lot of fun with Scott Baio! By the way, I have the biggest crush on him!! lol. Groovy question!! I wouls have to say.....Humpty Dumpty. He is famous for falling off a wall.....what has Dick Chaney done? lol. Well, I am with you on one thing, this site has been getting kind of boring, but I couldn't find anymore sites like this...also, how would I keep in touch with you? You are really cool to talk to, and seem really nice. Email or reply later!!
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Keep your eyes on the news.  If there's a specific star you want to research, then I suggest you visit http://www.imdb.com