https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg Unit 4.3 en-us 2016-10-30 16:56:32 UTC 2025-11-15 23:19:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134092792 A value is something you view so important that it guides many of your decisions. Norms are things society deems normal and acceptable behavior]]> 2016-10-30 16:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134092792 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134092992 The book makes a good point, "Unless you never leave the house or watch TV, plenty of societal influences can affect your behavior," (9). There is no escaping society's influences, they are everywhere. Even if you think you're a strong independent person who can't be affected by society's ways, you can be. The text states, "Although a teen might seem immune to what the media is saying, some messages can slowly begin to sink in and make risky behaviors," (9). The media does this very well. Advertisements also influence teens to do certain tings. in reference to this, the book said, "Without adequate adult guidance, ads that feature young, attractive people smoking can make this unhealthful habit seem acceptable or even appealing ," (10). This also applies to other things. 
Media is not always bad though, for example, if something is promoting healthy eating, this can be a positive influence. on people. ]]> 2016-10-30 17:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134092992 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134093747 I had a friend who was going to get involved with someone of the opposite sex. I personally value waiting until after marriage, so I tried to explain to her all the negatives of what she was about to do. Sadly though, she didn't listen to what I had to say and she ended up getting very hurt emotionally. She remembered what I said though and applied it later. ]]> 2016-10-30 17:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134093747 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134096012 2016-10-30 17:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134096012 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134096080 2016-10-30 17:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/n5kgmeibr6qg/wish/134096080