While some teenagers obviously are watching XENA for entertainment reasons, others are getting something much more substantial from it. The show has affected teens in all sorts of areas. Some teenagers have stated that they draw self-confidence from watching XENA . Many have said that through the show they have learned that it is not what other teenagers may think of them that counts, but what they think of themselves. Others have claimed that their school work has improved.
Some teenagers see all that mythology and notice it.
They end up wanting to learn more about what happened and that is exactly what they do. Some viewers think that Lucy Lawless is the real role model. They think it is wonderful to see a single mom doing such a great job. But whoever you decide to be your role model, either the real actress or the woman she portrays, both offer teens a very useful and very real role model. Special thanks goes to all the teenagers who helped me write this article by contributing their ideas.