One of three winning articles from our essay contest on the Media from Bearden H.S.

Dear Company;

Many teens are attracted to the media on television, such as MTV and even though they watch it all the time, there are some changes that should be made.

When I’m at home watching T.V., I usually look for shows that are funny so I sometimes find them on MTV. Usually, the shows start out okay, but they all seem to turn the same way. I hardly ever see a descent sized girl on a show and if I do, they’re usually portrayed as a “loser” or an outcast and it makes many girls think that no guy will like them if they aren’t super skinny, which is not true. This also sends a message to guys that they should find a girl like that and if a girl isn’t “perfect” enough, then they won’t be cool if they like her. Many teens become self-conscious and depressed over these things.

Another change should be less bad language. When I watch T.V., I sometimes let a few bad words slide, but when it’s just 30 minutes of profanity, I tend to not even see what’s so funny about it and why I would even want to watch it. I also feel bad if my parents see me watching it because I don’t want them to think that that is how I am or how I’m going to be. I want them to trust me and know they actually raised me well.

By: Erin L., Bearden High School, Arkansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Jennifer Bryan
Jennifer.bryan@itsyourfuture.org
http://www.silverringthing.com/

(870)862-1317

Internationally Acclaimed Sexual Abstinence Program Comes to El Dorado!

El Dorado, Arkansas, August 13, 2007-The Hannah Medical Center is proud to announce an upcoming event for Union County! The Silver Ring Thing (SRT) is a high-tech, high-energy performance that educates teens about the benefits of remaining abstinent until marriage and the dangers of promiscuous behavior. On Saturday, October 27, 2007, The Hannah Medical Center will be sponsoring The Silver Ring thing in El Dorado, AR for an event at The Municipal Auditorium from 6:30-9 p.m. With an outrageously funny approach, dramas, videos, special effects, and speakers, teenagers will be motivated in a unique and personal way to choose to commit to remain abstinent until marriage.

The Silver Ring Thing is the fastest growing abstinence program in the United States and is rapidly gaining international recognition for its relevant and effective abstinence message. Over tens of thousands of teens have joined this movement and are wearing rings all over the United States, Southern Africa, and the United Kingdom, and Silver Ring Thing is coming to El Dorado for the very first time! The Silver Ring Thing presentation appeals to the youth of today, inspiring them with the message that they are “worth waiting for.” Through messages of forgiveness and new beginnings, the program also reaches out to teens who have already become sexually active and offers an opportunity to “start over.”

The Silver Ring Thing’s mission is to motivate, educate, support, and transform generations of people to embrace a lifestyle of sexual abstinence. With high-tech shows and SRT 434 programs, the Silver Ring Thing aims to have abstinence become the worldwide norm, rather than the exception, in the 21st century. Parents are invited to attend and a pre-conference meeting will take place just for them. Teens are encouraged to Pre-Register online at http://www.silverringthing.com/.

For more information please contact The Hannah Medical Center at 870-862-1317 and ask for Jennifer Bryan. We hope to see you there!

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