Friday, December 9, 2011

Thanks to Reality TV, Bullying May Be Higher in Teens, Especially During the Holiday Season

(PRWEB) December 04, 2011 Parents who let their girls watch reality TV should be ready for a higher level of drama and bullying in their lives, reports CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7389821n&tag=mncol;lst;1). Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil notes this is likely because reality TV is produced in such a way that highlights drama to make shows more watch-worthy. "Teen girls are easily impressionable," says Dr. Bonnie, "and seeing their favorite characters on TV behave in a certain way will influence their behavior."
Additionally, around this time of year, stress is higher and pressure to have the latest, coolest gifts and gadgets can be higher as well. Kids are also feeling the cut-backs of a troubled economy, too, and

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