AQA AS English module 3 second piece

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AS English Language & Literature Coursework        Kenny Martin

The Youth of Today – Hopeful or Hopeless? Hosted by Jonathan Ross

*Presenter introduces self & addresses audience ad lib*

Jonathan Ross: Today, I am going to present a one-off Radio two special, arguing the societal pressures facing our kids today. Extensive research has gone into the statistics that I will present. Several young people aged 13 to 21 were interviewed, and also a large number of adults have been interviewed to draw up a balanced conclusion to the findings.

*Invite viewers to send in views and opinions via text*

Firstly, I am going to speak out regarding the enormity of peer pressure in schools today. “What do you mean by peer pressure?” I hear you ask. “What exactly does it mean?”  

Well, by peer pressure, I mean the underestimated influence that friends and social groups have on each other. What I want to focus on, though, is the accessibility of various substances like drugs, tobacco and alcohol. I consider it essential to point out the extent kids will go to in order to fit in with their social groups.

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        Second, I will talk today about media influence, and by media influence, I refer to the unprecedented levels of persuasion that invasive lifestyle magazines, and tabloids can exert over us.

Thirdly, I want to talk all about academic pressure. By this, I’m referring to the incessant claim that exams are being made easier. It’s something that has been alienating me for some time now.

        Finally, I’d like to talk about parents, and the apparent lack of responsibility exhibited by them in some cases.

        So, to recap, I will speak about peer pressure to begin with, then I ...

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