Positive Effect Celebrities Have on Teens

(1) Celebrities who promote ethical behaviour and make responsible personal decisions can have a positive effect on teenagers. Some promote social justice and participate in relief efforts when there are disasters. As long as a teenager doesn’t develop an unhealthy obsession with a celebrity or experience delusions like expecting to live like a celebrity, an interest in movie stars or famous athletes could have some advantages.

(2) Celebrities can have a positive effect on teenagers by setting a good example of how to live and act. For example, some are involved in humanitarian efforts such as fighting social injustices, raising money for sick or injured people, supporting relief efforts when extreme weather damages a community and contributing financially to hospitals. Celebrities who show integrity in their personal and professional lives, such as obeying the laws and honouring their relationships, are good examples for teenagers.

(3) Some celebrities promote a positive self-image and help teenagers with self-esteem issues. For example, teen girls often follow celebrities and want to copy their actions. As long as teenagers don’t become obsessed with celebrities, a healthy respect could lead to increased or improved self-esteem. For example, a teenager might develop positive hygiene habits, avoid excessive junk food or wear a stylish hairstyle to look more like a specific celebrity.

(4) Celebrities, movies stars, sports figures, pop culture, TV shows and movies are all part of the entertainment industry. Following a celebrity and keeping up with the industry is a fun hobby for many teenagers. Teens who follow celebrities for entertainment purposes generally have outgoing personalities. These teens often engage in harmless celebrityworship behaviours, such as cutting images out of magazines, researching famous people on TV or the Internet or reading biographies about their lives. As long as a teenager pursues other interests too, a celebrity-following hobby is normal.

(5) Celebrities can also have a positive effect in teenagers’ lives when they promote education and cultural awareness. Celebrities who complete college coursework, have an interest in politics, write books, study literature, travel abroad or engage in debates show their intellectual skills. They teach teenagers that it’s not just about what’s on the outside – it’s what’s on the inside that really matters. Famous athletes who perform persuasive interviews and have college degrees teach teenagers that it is important to stay in school. Movie stars who speak at college graduation ceremonies or host effective live interviews show teenagers that not only the good looks but also intellectuality is important in the world of celebrities.