“In a typical month, 43% of 12- to 17-year olds watch three or more R-rated movies either in theaters or on home video. Compared to the 22% of such teens who do not watch any R-rated movies in a typical month, those who watch three or more in a typical month are: Nearly 7 times likelier to smoke cigarettes. more than 5 times likelier to drink alcohol, more than 6 times likelier to try marijuana.” (“CASA* 2005 Teen Survey: Teens Who Watch R-Rated Movies Likelier to Smoke, Drink and Use Drugs.”, 2016) This survey shows that teens who watch more R- rated movies are more likely to do drugs and drink alcohol. Sensation seeking is a personality trait that makes an individual seek experiences and feelings of excitement, even if there are risks involved. R- rated movies trigger teens’ sensation seeking trait. When actors are doing drugs or drinking on television, teens want to do the same thing because these activities are perceived as something cool that will make teens fit in.
Resolution
Now the question to ask is how can this situation be solved? One suggestion is to make movie goers show IDs when buying a ticket for an R- rated movie. Workers should ask to see the ID of individuals paying for a ticket to an R- rated movie. That …show more content…
A curfew on when people younger than 17 can go to the movies without an adult. This would stop adolescents from being allowed into R- rated movies simply because teens would not be allowed into the movie theater. After a certain time every day, children under the age of 17 should not be allowed into a movie theater without a parent or guardian. Young teens or children would not even be permitted to come in alone. Even if the cashiers are slacking and not checking every single citizen’s ID, there would be a guarantee that every customer is of appropriate age. This would cut down tremendously the amount of underaged children that watch inappropriate R- rated
Resolution
Now the question to ask is how can this situation be solved? One suggestion is to make movie goers show IDs when buying a ticket for an R- rated movie. Workers should ask to see the ID of individuals paying for a ticket to an R- rated movie. That …show more content…
A curfew on when people younger than 17 can go to the movies without an adult. This would stop adolescents from being allowed into R- rated movies simply because teens would not be allowed into the movie theater. After a certain time every day, children under the age of 17 should not be allowed into a movie theater without a parent or guardian. Young teens or children would not even be permitted to come in alone. Even if the cashiers are slacking and not checking every single citizen’s ID, there would be a guarantee that every customer is of appropriate age. This would cut down tremendously the amount of underaged children that watch inappropriate R- rated