The majority of media have never helped much with portraying teenagers in good light. Perhaps this is because the media illustrate teens as the one thing parents fear; rebellious individuals with no goal in life. Examples of such media is the famed ‘Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger. This book was infamous for its censor from school curriculums around the world. This was because it presented ideas ‘too rebellious’ and was a ‘bad influence’ on teenagers.
Teenagers have changed since then. Each generation we see a new type of teenager from the previous. This generation of youth have evolved to be better than the original in many ways. They have changed from their personal goals, to awareness, to even attitude towards themselves and all others. …show more content…
Now every teenager knows that hygiene is a must. Thanks to campaigns, the number of students who smoke has went down by 20% since just 1999. Sex education is now mandatory in all schools. Awareness has also shifted our youth’s attitude towards diversity.
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Holden’s attitude towards others is, for the most part, negative. He believes that every adult is phony in some way or another, he punches his own roommate for dating a friend of his, and he is care free about his results in class and his future. His recklessness is damages his image and other people’s feelings.
However, students have been moulded to have a better attitude towards all aspects of life. Student high school dropout rates have gone down by nearly 20%, school violence rate has dropped and grades have risen. Teenagers are now more mindful to diversity more than ever.
Conclusion:
This year marks the 65th anniversary of J.D. Salinger’s ‘Catcher in the Rye’. But the book no longer relates to teens because the original teens and generation x are completely different in terms of their goals, awareness, attitude towards life. This book should rather be read to remind this generation about how far they have come, and that they should
Teenagers have changed since then. Each generation we see a new type of teenager from the previous. This generation of youth have evolved to be better than the original in many ways. They have changed from their personal goals, to awareness, to even attitude towards themselves and all others. …show more content…
Now every teenager knows that hygiene is a must. Thanks to campaigns, the number of students who smoke has went down by 20% since just 1999. Sex education is now mandatory in all schools. Awareness has also shifted our youth’s attitude towards diversity.
P3.
Holden’s attitude towards others is, for the most part, negative. He believes that every adult is phony in some way or another, he punches his own roommate for dating a friend of his, and he is care free about his results in class and his future. His recklessness is damages his image and other people’s feelings.
However, students have been moulded to have a better attitude towards all aspects of life. Student high school dropout rates have gone down by nearly 20%, school violence rate has dropped and grades have risen. Teenagers are now more mindful to diversity more than ever.
Conclusion:
This year marks the 65th anniversary of J.D. Salinger’s ‘Catcher in the Rye’. But the book no longer relates to teens because the original teens and generation x are completely different in terms of their goals, awareness, attitude towards life. This book should rather be read to remind this generation about how far they have come, and that they should