To begin with, advertisements that are aimed towards teenagers, are both effective and ethical means of persuading a teenager to do something. Nonetheless, studies show that teenagers that were exposed to advertisements, caused an adverse effect on the daily choices that they made each day. According to Jeffrey Carey, author of How are Teenagers Affected by Advertisements for Fast Food, teens who spent more than two hours watching commercial TV were likely to indulge in eating unhealthy foods like fats foods, sugary drinks and snacks than those who did not (23-25). In addition to that, teenagers that were shown clothing advertisements, were more likely to buy more clothes, due to the pressure of fashion trends and friends. According to Erica
