Mrs. Buduson
English 12
3/19/12
Entertainment and Social Media and their effects
A nation like America is an example, of a country that has developed in terms of entertainment (Pearson 2). It is one of the countries that has got and has produced some of the greatest entertainers. The country is one of the leading producers of entertainment in the planet. In addition, it is one of the nations that there is a greater influence of entertainment on the younger generation. The effects of entertainment on the younger generation in America can be said to be both positive and negative. The influence is mostly on entertainment media such as television, radio, and the Internet. The influence on the upcoming generation has affected their expression and views on the culture of America. The influence is on how they talk, dress, and act on the society. The social media pressure that is sweeping through the country has caused this. These are the influences that entertainment has on the younger generation in the country.
The citizens of America depend on communication and information for their daily activities. These activities include; work, education, entertainment, traveling, personal relationships, and health care (Kearney and Crandall 10). The people use the newspapers or television to get news. They make phone calls, browse over the Internet where possible to make decisions that are based on the information that they need and get. The decisions should be made depending on the values and beliefs that exist in the society. The younger generation, need to have facts and use experience when making certain decisions. The media is the place where most people get the latest and current facts and news on significant issues. Most of the younger generation, therefore, turns to the media, which is a form of entertainment to get news and education. This in effect, has influence on the younger generation. The mass media influences the upcoming generation,