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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
portray on social media and television are often false.
The fact that superstars have teams of individuals who the causes of their admiration and
help them look attractive and enjoy opulent lives may be whether or not it is useful.
misjudged by teenagers. Teens may feel under pressure
to appear flawless or to accumulate wealth, which could Promote Self-Worth: Teenagers are still developing
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
Striking a Balance: Teachers and Parents can support mimic the lifestyle of a celebrity, parents and educators
teens who are greatly influenced by can help them develop unique identities based on
their skills, passions, and values. Teens can develop a
feeling of self-worth and avoid 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. However 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

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

Open Conversations about Celebrities and Media:
Having open conversations with teenagers about the
celebrities they look up to, is one of the best ways 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 in them.
By doing this, adults can assist teenagers in considering

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