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minds to work hard to achieve their dreams. While
on the contrary there are stars like Billie Eilish, Selena
Gomez, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen and athletes
like Naomi Osaka who have opened up about their
own struggles, which help teens feel less lonely and
encourage them to speak their minds and also seek
help if they are struggling with anything similar. They
are motivated to have healthy conversations with their
loved ones, without fearing any judgements or criticism
that they may have to face. Celebrities who promote
hard work, education and kindness can also inspire
teens to stay motivated and chase their own dreams in
a positive way.

The Drawbacks of Influence from Celebrities
In reality, the glamourous lives that celebrities
portray on social media and television are often false.
The fact that superstars have teams of individuals who
help them look attractive and enjoy opulent lives may be in them. By doing this, adults can assist
misjudged by teenagers. Teens may feel under pressure teenagers in considering the causes of their admiration
to appear flawless or to accumulate wealth, which could and whether or not it is useful.
result in materialism or low self-esteem.
Promote Self-Worth: Teenagers are still developing
their identities, which is one of the reasons they are so
attracted to celebrities. Instead of pushing teenagers to
Striking a Balance: Teachers and Parents mimic the lifestyle of a celebrity, parents and educators
can help them develop unique identities based on their
skills, passions, and values. Teens can develop a feeling
of self-worth and avoid from comparing themselves to
other celebrities by having their hobbies, passions and
personal ambitions recognized. The desire to follow
celebrity trends might be decreased by praising
them for their uniqueness and assisting them in
concentrating on their own development.

Limit Social Media Exposure: With modern day
digitalization it is very difficult to completely avoid
the usage of social media. But the amount of time
one spends on these sites can be reduced, allowing
the teens to explore other non-digital activities
which tweak their interest in building their own
personalities. This disconnect from the social media
can help them connect more with the real world.

Conclusion

c a n Celebrities have a strong influence on teenagers, which
support teens who are greatly influenced by can be both good and bad. They can inspire teens to
celebrities, so it’s critical for parents and educators to care about important issues and work hard but they
help them realize that not everything they see on TV or can also create unrealistic standards. By having open
social media is authentic. Teens can benefit from being conversations, parents and teachers can guide them
reminded of the realities of celebrity life and the hard toward a healthier relationship with celebrity culture.
effort required for achieving success.

Open Conversations about Celebrities and Media:
Having open conversations with teenagers about the
celebrities they look up to, is one of the best way to
judge their ambition in life by enquiring why they
admire particular individuals, what they find interesting
about them, and the emotions these celebrities create
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