No one understands the demand to be perfect more than teenagers. Typically most of today’s youth believe that the key to achieving happiness is to portray physical beauty with no flaws. It is also believe that if one does not carry this happiness through beauty, one fails as a human.
Perfection is displaying the idea that everything is ok. Having the perfect body, wearing the latest fashion and hottest hairstyle can make others believe that one is internally happy. Materialism is a concept that says by consuming and following the latest fads, one is considered to be “cool” and by not keeping up with others, you are looked as an outsider. Materialism floods throughout television, movies, and other sources within the media. Although looking gorgeous and portraying one’s self as “perfect” may look easy and glamorous, it indeed has a dark side.
Media creates a constant pressure for today’s youth to yearn for a certain lifestyle. Through examples that surround us everyday, youth is reminded what is socially considered beautiful. Instead of following one’s beliefs and morals, one questions their own thoughts and abides by what the social standard is.
The media depends on the vulnerability of teens to profit a business but what is not seen is the burden that falls upon teens. This constant strain increases insecurities that can be the sole focus one’s life.
As easy as it is to become obsessed with beauty, it is even easier to notice what is not beautiful. Concentrating on flaws and mistakes within one’s body can lead to danger such as eating disorders, self-absorption, and many more. Although typical is young girls, body images are a deep concern with men also. Injection of steroids, mal nutrition, and strenuous hours at the gym can be a result of a man wanting the body seen in sports, body builders, and other celebrities.
Life has way too much to offer than just beauty and fancy things.
Materialism should not be the course guide we abide by but personal standards and faith should determine us as humans.
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