Comments on: Advertising Towards Dummies – Teenage Illusions

By: Bunny

Bunny — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:17:47 +0000

Hi Ankit,

Yes, fortunately this is true. This is why I feel it necessary for parents and adults to educate our kids early so they can make positive decision on their own.

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

By: Bunny

Bunny — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:13:46 +0000

Hi Gooroo,

I am so happy to see you here and speaking out about this. You are on top of things here. Sadly many think what they watch on TV or see else where in advertising is how it is in real life.

This is confusing for many teens and younger.

I can tell you as an adult there is nothing sexy about getting drunk.
It distorts your judgment.

Teens shouldn’t be having sex. They need to realize sex isn’t the basis for a relationship. Having sex too young creates many emotional and even physical problems in the long run.

Thank you for stopping and sharing your very mature take on this subject.

By: Ankit

Ankit — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:52:11 +0000

Teenage is a part of life when tangibles matter a lot to ourselves. This increases the impact of advertisements on teenagers.

By: The Gooroo @ Finance Advisory Stop

The Gooroo @ Finance Advisory Stop — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:15:15 +0000

Bunny,

I’m a teenager, and I can easily say that everything you’ve said here is TRUE. I won’t lie — even I’ve fell victim, and may be classified as a typical teenager, but I’d like to think I’m a tad smarter. It really is amazing what advertising has done to teenagers as a society. Every day that I go to school, I hear “this 9th grader, had sex with that 10th grader”. Even if they are dating, it still seems too young for that.

Another thing I’d point out — advertising of alcohol. It seems like they purposely use very, very young looking women and men in the commercials. Sometimes the women and men look no older than 18. In doing so, they make teenagers feel as if drinking at such a young age is fine. I noticed this in quite a few commercials, but especially noticed it when one of my teachers pointed it out to the class.

By: Bunny

Bunny — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:06:25 +0000

Patrica,
I see this a great concern of yours. You are doing your best, and you have a great challenge. I know it isn’t easy.
The organic diet is very good. I am all for that but do like the occasion treat. The thing your daughter needs to learn is – all the bling doesn’t matter, it is what is underneath it. The wrong guys are going to find her just right and she will soon realize that. The “right” guys are going to think she is too materialistic. You might want her to read this or other sources – point out to her that there is a world beyond her current perspective…
Thank you for sharing this personal issue Patricia. It is important to let others know the aspects and influence of advertising. I admire you for your daily challenge and hope that you manage to shove her on the right track eventually – when kids grow up, by the way, they do change. More times than not, they change to the better.

Much respect and a big hug. God bless you my friend xox