Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the modern society, youngsters often look up to well-known entertainers and athletes. Many people believe that these celebrities are not good role models for young individuals.
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admiration. From my perspective, whether that idolisation is beneficial or detrimental depends merely on Linking Words
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generation’s attitudes.
On the one hand, youngsters’ adoration towards celebrities can bring about several positive effects to themselves. Suggestion
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will filter out all the negative characteristics and only opt for good traits in famous figures to emulate. Suggestion
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consciousness ensures that adolescents will not blindly reduplicate improper actions from celebrities. Linking Words
For example
, even though singer Michael Jackson was involved in several allegations, his talent, perseverance and work ethic still inspire many youngsters around the world. Linking Words
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take valuable lessons from their idols’ mistakes. Since celebrities’ actions are often publicized, adolescents have the opportunities to observe various examples of misconducts and learn from them. Linking Words
For instance
, upon hearing the doping accusation of Louis Armstrong, many of the biker’s fans realize that there is no Linking Words
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which leads to success and honesty should be of paramount importance.
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hand, idolizing entertainers and sportsmen may result in adverse effects. Linking Words
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celebrities can develop moral issues in them. Many teenagers who look up to Hollywood figures Suggestion
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as Paris Hilton believe that they should pursue a glamorous, material life with parties and nightclubs. Other celebrities like Kim Kardashian present a wrong message to the young generation, suggesting that using scandals and PR stunts are the most effective methods to gain attention and be successful. Linking Words
Furthermore
, there are considered to be better role models for the young to hold in high regards, Linking Words
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, the popularity of celebrities may sway Linking Words
teenagers’ interest
away from these individuals. To be more specific, many teenagers do not care much about politics and other social issues since their attention is solely devoted to entertaining figures.
All things considered, I believe that the adoration which youngsters dedicate to media and sports stars have both strengths and weaknesses. While Suggestion
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