Teens and the News

         The average teenager is not interested in what’s going on in the community or even the world. Many teenagers do not regularly watch the news or read the newspaper. They believe that they do not need to know what’s going on in the world. Most teens would rather be watching TV or surfing the web, than making the world a better place to live. They do not seem to realize that this world we are living in will someday be their responsibility. The internet was created to make the world work more efficiently, but it is actually more of a distraction then anything. Websites continually bombard teens with time wasting ads. Teenagers believe that they are more in tune with the world via the internet, but because it is such a source of distraction they are actually less connected to the world and the problems around them. 

         Teenagers are rarely given the opportunity to venture out into the world and change problems they face. They often rely on their parents to solve their problems. This is unfortunate because problem solving is an important skill to learn. As we grow into our adult years we use problem solving, no matter what our occupation might be. Perhaps if teens were given more of a chance to solve problems they would be more interested in the world around them. Another reason teens are not interested in the world could be, because the news is directed towards an older generation. Most teens find the news boring, and honestly, I personally do too. The news is always presented in a matter-of-fact way that does not interest teens. I would love if someday there was a news program that was informative and exciting to watch for both teens and adults.      

           Most adults refuse to listen to what teens have to say about the daily problems they face. Teens are rarely taken seriously, simply because they are young. I believe, adults should listen to what teens have to say. Teens are exposed to a different community then adults. They also see different problems in the world that might grow to be bigger problems in the future.