This was a reflection by Michael C. Obel-Omia, head of school at the Paul Cuffee School in Providence, R.I. that talks about the pop culture in general and the kinds of idols that are represented in the U.S. today. He describes a couple pop stars in today's scene such as Rihanna and Kanye West. Young girls want to be like Rihanna and imitate her beauty and sense of fashion while young boys copycat the whole "gangster" and hip hop lifestyle with their saggy pants and big t shirts. At the same time, teachers are trying to find ways to crack into the minds of the youth while battling these opposing forces; pop culture and intellectual culture.
I think that the pop scene can be both detrimental and positive at the same time. It just all depends on how you let it influence you and choose to make it a part of your life. Kids are always looking up to the older adults and older peers all the time. If educators can create the most positive and fun environment for students at the schools while abiding by school rules, then they will really look forward to want to learn something and find more fulfilling meaning in their lives other than looking to pop culture idols.
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