Do Teen Magazines Shape the Minds of Teenagers Today?
from: Never underestimate the spending power of teens because the teen magazine publishers certainly do not. Teens spend a lot of money on music, movies, and teen fashions. The publishers of the teen magazines also know this. They also know that teens want to know about dating, sex, school, information and the latest gossip on their favorite celebrities and more. The teen world is one where adults are often shut out. Their world evolves around their peers and the celebrities who they hold high in their favor. The celebrities could be actors, singers, rappers, dancers, and famous sports celebrities, anyone that has graced the media and is featured on television, radio, CDs, DVDs, Hollywood, and of course teen magazines. The idea for teen magazines surfaced in the United States in the 1940’s. Seventeen Magazine was the first teen magazine founded in 1944. This magazine provides helpful information on dating, sex, colleges and more. Though the glitz and glamour is there to allure the teen
