The Demonisation of Teenagers

It has become common practice in the Western media to demonise teenagers; their behaviour, morals, hygiene, anti social behaviour and any every other personal characteristic comes under attack.

Now let us remember a few things:

• Teenagers, are by defintion, awkward, selfish, noisy etc. That is what it is to be a teenager.



• Their errant behaviour patterns are not society's fault, but a result of their upbringing.



• The primary responsibility for their upbringing rests with their parents.

Therefore, when the media seeks someone to blame for the dreadful behaviour of teenagers; they should direct their ire at the parents, who are wholly responsible for the behaviour of their offspring.