Mail Online Teenagers

'Mail Online Teenagers'

5/09/2017

Pictured: Russian teenager 'obsessed with Columbine killers' who shot his teacher in the head as his classmates jumped out of a classroom window to escape gunfire and smoke grenades.


Within this news article, the following photo shows a teenage boy who is identified to be holding a large gun, portraying him as a dangerous individual and a threat to others. the article goes on to describe the story of a teenage boy who opened fire in a classroom, shooting an innocent teacher and causing injuries to three pupils. Someone who may be reading this article is likely to get a negative representation of teenagers due to the devastation he has caused towards others. In addition, words and phrases such as 'chaos', 'suffering' and 'killers' all have negative connotations which may be linked with the stereotypical view of teenagers within society.  

'Beautiful and Caring' teenage cyclist is killed in collision with a lorry: Friends pay tribute online and launch a campaign to raise £1,000 towards her funeral.

Unlike other news articles which commonly portray teenagers to be disruptive, rebellious and troubled; this story contrasts the usual stereotype of teenagers and covers a different, much more positive nature regarding young individuals. After an 18 year old cyclist tragically died by colliding with a lorry, friends and family took to social media to share multiple tributes towards her. People regarding this article may view teens to be much kinder and less of a threat to society then they had originally intended. 

Why's THAT in the test? Britain's stressed out teenagers complain about the impossible GCSE questions they couldn't possibly have prepared for

This news article refers to one of the multiple struggles teens in Britain are currently facing regarding the sufficient increase in the amount of work teens face as well as following a much harder, challenging work scheme. Students across schools have been left confused, and in some cases angry at the recent GCSE questions completed by many across the country. This article may have been purposely written to target an older audience so that they can further their understanding of the struggles and difficulties the younger generation is currently facing due to the unexpected amount of hard work required.



Teenage dealer, 17, is jailed for a year for selling MDMA to a schoolgirl, 15, who died after taking the drug on a mountain camping trip

This news article uncovers the tragic story regarding the death of a 15 year old school girl. She has been discovered to have taken a class A drug which was sold to her and a group of friends illegally by a 17 year old who is now facing the charges of 1 year in prison. The article presents the issues regarding teenage vulnerability and perhaps peer pressure, it may also be aimed at the parents of young people and emphasise the importance behind educating teens on the severity of taking drugs  and the consequences it can lead too. 

ISIS touted on social media sites for teenagers to attack London Bridge a year before the atrocity happened
This news story written by the daily mail exclaims how extremely violent terrorist groups were using social media in hope to find British Muslim teenagers to perform some of the most deadly attacks on the country, like the atrocity which happened on London Bridge. This article gives the reader an insight into how teenagers may be viewed to the rest of society. People are viewing this younger generation as easily influenced and very vulnerable if they believe they would carry out these terrorist activities and horrific crimes. It is also hinting at the fact teenagers are viewed as violent and dangerous individuals if they are directly 'looking for teens' as appose to other age groups. It may be viewed that teenagers are much easier to manipulate and use.