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them also represent our Indian culture at global level.
These people have made India proud and are indeed
an inspiration to us. The recent Olympics win of Manu
Bhaker, for shooting as motivated many young 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 about them, and the emotions these
portray on social media and television are often false. celebrities create in them. By doing this, adults can assist
The fact that superstars have teams of individuals who teenagers in considering the causes of their admiration
help them look attractive and enjoy opulent lives may be and whether or not it is useful.
misjudged by teenagers. Teens may feel under pressure
to appear flawless or to accumulate wealth as a result, Promote Self-Worth: Teenagers are still developing
which could result in materialism or low self-esteem. their identities, which is one of the reasons they are so
attracted to celebrities. Instead of pushing teenagers to
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
Striking a Balance: Teachers and Parents can Celebrities have a strong influence on teenagers, which
support teens who are greatly influenced by celebrities, can be both good and bad. They can inspire teens to
so it’s critical for parents and educators to help them care about important issues and work hard, but they
realize that not everything they see on TV or social media can also create unrealistic standards. By having open
is authentic. Teens can benefit from being reminded of conversations, parents and teachers can guide them
the realities of celebrity life and the hard effort required toward a healthier relationship with celebrity culture.
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