Nowadays the media has a huge impact on our lives. Especially in the teenage years, when we are the most insecure, celebrities influence our thoughts of our bodies and of our talents. I think, that there are too many stars that are giving a bad influence on teenagers all over the world, with their innapropriate behaviour and song lyrics. Kids are starting to think, that doing drugs or drinking lots of alchoholic beverages is okay and cool.

I think that parents lost the impact hat they used to have on their kid’s lives. Children rather listen to succesful youtubers or singers who dropped out of their schools, thinking, that they can do the same thing. But they’re not realising, that there are more people who failed to accomplish their dreams of being a big star with a worldwide fame.

The thing that the majority of teenagers probably doesn’t understand is that money or fame can’t buy happiness. In fact, saddly, in most cases, it’s quite the opposite. Actors, that we used to watch on TV as little kids are probably very unfortunate and sad. Living in the spotlight with paparazzi and other media constantly behind you, without the privacy you want isn’t always easy. I think that if you truly want to be happy, you don’t have to own a villa by the beach or a private plane, waiting for you in your garage.

Julija, 8. r