Final Post!

Sadly as my school term draws to a close (with SCARY FINALS approaching), it's time to say goodbye for now. It has been seriously fun writing blog posts for you all and I have learned SO MUCH from the experience - I hope you have too! Some final wise old words from an older girl:

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1. As many have pointed out before me, the media are really not that bad kids! There are stereotyping and bad role models, but the media are not monsters. The media world is diverse (especially with the Internet) and a lot of what you see depends on what you seek out! Which leads to my next point;

2. Try to seek out different things in the media! Go beyond the popular *teen* shows, check out news sites, watch some informative and fun documentaries, and learn about different countries, governments, and people. Don't let the media take advantage of you - take advantage of the media! I really hope you realize how much power you all have in what you see and what you learn from the media - you are in control, not anyone else!

3. Keep an open mind on what you see, whether it's in the media or in real life. You'll see a lot of things around you and on the Internet and TV: "traditional" values, "alternative" lifestyles, etc., etc. One day you will be able to find yourself, hopefully apart from any labels. Just keep an open mind. It'll protect you and help carry you far.

All the best wishes as you navigate through the rest of your teen years! Hope to see you all on some leading stages (politics, business, media or otherwise) some day soon!!

~Joy