Celebrities are not role models
Celebrities are not role modelsHanna Willard
Celebrity EndorsementCelebrities are often used by many brands
to endorse their productsWhile most endorsements are positive,
celebrities become more popular and noticeable to the general
publicCelebrities do not only endorse product on television but
they endorse their lifestyles when they are seen in the media which
is closely watched by our youthCelebrities unknowingly endorse
alcohol and substance abuse as they publicly struggle with
addictions
Beyonc Knowles in one of her endorsement pictures for Pepsi.
Celebrity Substance and Alcohol AbuseCelebrities and drug
addiction go hand in hand so often that the stigma appears to be
fading, and since there seemingly arent penalties for using drugs
in their professional lives theres less motivation to go get
treatment (Celebrity Substance Abuse May Have Impact on
Teens)Celebrities are always in the spotlight even when the things
they are doing are not positive Many celebrities are seen
struggling with eating disorders, substance and or alcohol
abuse
Miley Cyrus in concert with bong in hand.
The Beloved Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse was an award-winning
singer-songwriter, she is best known for her soulful jazz musical
style.One of biggest hits was her song Rehab, where she tells about
her own addiction problems.Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning
on July 23, 2011.She is another example of a celebrity who battled
with addiction and died before the age of 27.
Amy Winehouse before death.
Publicity StuntsCelebrities are often over publicized especially
for things like addictions, divorces, arrests, and other negative
things Many celebrities are only talked about when they are doing
something society considers badThis can cause celebrities to do
things just for the publicity, called publicity stuntsPublicity
stunts can cause teens to think that what the celebrities are doing
is acceptable and could encourage them to do the same or similar
things
Britney Spears after shaving head.
Monkey See Monkey DoTeenagers often do what they see others
doing. Since celebrities are all over social media sites that are
flooded with teenagers, they may copy what the celebrities are
doingMany adolescents look up to the celebrities which can cause
them to think that it is ok for them to try drugs or alcohol
Social media sites that teens love.
ConclusionWe should not allow our children to look up to
celebrities as role models as they often struggle publicly with
substance and alcohol abuse.Our teens are already being pressured
enough by their piers, celebrities just add to the pressure of
trying to fit in.Instead we should encourage our youth to be
leaders and to set their own trends and be role models for younger
generations.
The red man is the leader we should encourage our children to
be.
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