Ever-evolving decades
Up until the late 20th century, American youth had a narrower variety of recreational activities and access to technology. The teens of the 1960s and 70s were known to direct their attention to pivotal world events and come together around the nation during controversial political conflicts. However, as time grew, technology became more complex. As technology conveniently served to aid citizens' lives, it also deviated the attention of vulnerable teens from the real world and into the superficial fads the media and celebrities advertised. By the time the 1990s came about, teens were no longer found protesting against uncivil laws, or even educated in politics period. In reality, this generation holds highest rates in teen pregnancies, cigarette smoking, and more. How can a small computer or TV screen have such an immense impact on American tradition?
Opening our eyes to the influence of negative media messages and endless-freedom to technology can unite America back to one. However, teenagers can impact our country in positive ways using our advance technology to their aid. The advancing of technology should not burden the morals of young America. As we approach the beginning of 2013, our modern society is gradually changing the motives of the upcoming generations. Day by day children to young adults are expanding their knowledge of navigating computers and gadgets outside of the incentives to "keep up" with the Kardashians or sling-shot angry birds at rocks. Starting in Elementary Schools, our society is turning around the influence on teens to improve the future of America. Eventually someday Americans--youth and elderly alike--can direct their priorities to important, world changing events many used to neglect.
Opening our eyes to the influence of negative media messages and endless-freedom to technology can unite America back to one. However, teenagers can impact our country in positive ways using our advance technology to their aid. The advancing of technology should not burden the morals of young America. As we approach the beginning of 2013, our modern society is gradually changing the motives of the upcoming generations. Day by day children to young adults are expanding their knowledge of navigating computers and gadgets outside of the incentives to "keep up" with the Kardashians or sling-shot angry birds at rocks. Starting in Elementary Schools, our society is turning around the influence on teens to improve the future of America. Eventually someday Americans--youth and elderly alike--can direct their priorities to important, world changing events many used to neglect.