Being a teenager living in today's modern society is no easy task. Today's generation of youth is continually being faced with more obstacles to overcome than in previous generations. Growing up in the information age of the Internet, cable television, and violent video games, society's youth are being repeatedly exposed by the same media that seems to capture its imagination and attention. The way youth see and interact with the world is heavily influenced and constructed from the present day barrage of information. The media and its outlets have become a major factor in the development of today's youth, collectively shaping the minds of young people all across the world. Despite some of the advantages the information age may present, the positives have not have not justified the negative consequences. As a result, the media in our society must be controlled and seen with a more cautious eye, to avoid the social dangers the media presents for young people, which include producing inactive citizens, constructing moral and values and influencing consumer habits
             The modern information age has produced an inactive generation where teenagers today are more inclined to curl up in the front of the television for the afternoon than enjoy activities outdoors. It is this type of behavior that has lead to the skyrocketing of the obesity rate among people today. It is estimated that 25% of young adults in the U. S. are overweight. Researchers have blamed recent modern creations such as video games and cable television as the primary reason for this staggering statistic. Television has long been an "electronic babysitter" in our homes and this has stemmed the voyeuristic behavior we have today. This generation is more inclined to "watch" than lead active, healthy lifestyles.
             Likewise, the information age we live in has influenced morals and values held by today's youth. The w
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