Introduction Manohar (par 1) asserts that media is an inseparable constitute of the life of many teenagers. The forms of mass media that are an inherent part of teenagers’ routine life are many; including music player, mobile phone, computer, and television. The author further argues that owing to the current effects of media, the society needs to appreciate the contribution of media in forging teenagers’ opinions. Media has both adverse and beneficial effects on the general public. However, this issue poses many questions in respect to the adolescent group of the society. This paper seeks to explore on the influence of the media on the teenage boy or girl. Harmful effects of media Concerns have been raised by parents, social scientist and politicians about the unprecedented amount of violence, vulgar language and sex portrayed routinely in TV shows, movies and recordings obtainable to teenagers (Clark, par. 1). For instance, consider the woman on Bless this House who proclaims that she “was out in the hall taking a leak” (par. 2) and so forth. In fact, the co-director of the Center for Media and Public Affairs, Robert Litcher, (qtd in Clark, par. 6) upholds that TV presently portrays “a lot more foreplay than gunplay.” He said this referring to the amount of sex issues shown on TV. Violence has continuously gained a niche in the media. This conviction is supported by the enduring splatter of firearms, wound, and car-chase scenes, especially in cartoons, cable movies as well as movie previews. Clark (1993, par. 1) claim that because of the expansive time the American children watch TV (average of 27 hours per week), the American Psychology Association (APA) stipulates that a typical American child is in a position to watch 8,000 murders and 100,000 work violence prior to completion of the elementary school. In deed this is the major reason why the Congress is arriving at enacting a policy requiring new television sets to be fitted with a mechanism to enable parents to block out inappropriate programs (Clark, 1995, par. 8). Benefits of media On the other hand, media cannot be entirely viewed as a curse on the society. Media like many other social industries have some benefits. The media can be credited for the ease with which the youngsters have learned to accept technology, such as computer, internet and ipods (Manohar, par 2). Also, media can be attributed for the increase of the teenagers’ awareness of their environment. Moreover, it has lead to improved general knowledge and appreciation of curriculum subjects due to the broad information resources provided by the media. Thus if supervised appropriately, it can be useful in generation awareness in teenagers about concerns such as sex, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) pregnancy, smoking , alcohol and drugs. How media adversely affect teenagers Teen sex Teenagers are increasingly turning to “hook-ups” which refers casual sexual intercourse at clubs and parties between teenagers who are not emotionally involved with each other. Friedman (764) attributes this rising trend to new technology, such as the internet and cell phones, which abolish the “first date” that involves a boy picking up a date at home and meet the parents of his date, which social scientist upholds it promote responsibilities. It is widely accepted that sex-obsessed media provide uncouth messages to teenagers, including so