Do you think that the media is to blame for more kids doing drugs?

Question

its a widely known fact that most journalists (especially tabloid) frequent members only bars on a regular basis where drugs and alcohol are rife. The media are the unelected representatives of our country. They can persuade us to think in a certain way by reporting about events in a biased and not necessarily balanced way. These people who are always getting off their **** on coke are commissioned to write articles about the likes of kate moss etc... Obviously they don't want to seem hypocritical, so they don't slate off drug taking celebrities as much as they should. The constant exposure to these drug taking celebs who are not being judged for their actions causes this behaviour to be normalised in kids eyes, so that this behaviour seems cool. So when they are offered drugs they are less likely to say no. Its reinforced by famous people having doors opened for them as a result of all the publicity they are receiving because they are falling out of nightclubs off their faces every night. Personally, i do coke myself every now and then. But I'm worried that kids are doing it. A survey has just shown that a quarter of 16-24 year olds have admitted to trying it. And that's just the ones that have admitted it. Adverts for alcohol are no longer allowed to glamorise drinking, or link it with anything remotely sexual. Do you think that the media should operate under new rules and not be allowed to normalise this behaviour or glamorise it in any way?

Answer 1

The media is not to blame, it is more because of a lack of discipline both parental and by the authorities. Kids push the boundaries far more these days because they know they can get away with it.

Answer 2

I don't think so. i mean they might think it is cool and stuff but that does it mean they have to do it. they know that it is bad and it could kill them. they have to make the decision fo rthemselves. just cuz someone else does it doesn't mean she/he has to do it. it depends on what kind of person you are.

Answer 3

you sound like a bit of a hypocrite to me.It's either wrong or it isnt , but in your case it's OK. YOU are the bad example just like them for doing drugs & your a mummy? Whats up with that?

Answer 4

MEDIA IS c**p. agreed. At the same time it's parents that don't put their foot down. My kids don't look up to drug addict celebs, because of my influence. More parents need to be parents.,

Answer 5

NO --- The only onces to blame are the kids and their parants... Don't blame someone else for what you do ... no one put a gun to your head.. If you don't do what your mom/dad tells you to do , than why should you do what the media does, unless that's what you want to do... only you are to blame!

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