The Effect of the News on Our Daily Lives

Have you ever stopped to think what the world would be like if the news did not exist? Most of us depend on the news to give us a sense of hope or understanding. Whether we read it in the newspaper, see it on television, or even listen to it on the radio. The news gives us the chance to form our on opinions about the world we live in. Some people take it for granted, while others embrace it as an opportunity to become more informed about our world. The question I ask you is, what impact does the news have on your life and the way you live it?

Most people don’t realize that the news has a significant impact on their lives. I have found that teenagers are the ones who usually don’t see the news as an opportunity, but rather they see it as something that merely exists. I interviewed Katie Singleton, a sixteen-year-old high school student from upstate New York, on what she thought of the news. Katie says, “I think the news is only meant for people who are in politics or interested in politics. I don’t think we, as the younger generation, have much of a say in anything, so why should we pay any attention to what the world has to say?” After listening to her answer, and seeing the reaction of her friends, I realized that her opinion is shared by many other individuals in her age group. Katie’s view of the news, while close-minded, is not surprising for someone of her age. It is safe to say that young people should be