e social dangers the media presents for young people, which include producing inactive citizens, constructing moral and values and influencing consumer habits

The modern information age has produced an inactive generation where teenagers today are more inclined to curl up in the front of the television for the afternoon than enjoy activities outdoors. It is this type of behavior that has lead to the skyrocketing of the obesity rate among people today. It is estimated that 25% of young adults in the U. S. are overweight. Researchers have blamed recent modern creations such as video games and cable television as the primary reason for this staggering statistic. Television has long been an "electronic babysitter" in our homes and this has stemmed the voyeuristic behavior we have today. This generation is more inclined to "watch" than lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Lastly, it is without question that certain media pl

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