NAME: FATIN SHARIHAH BINTI SHAHALI

MATRIC NO.: 151025

GROUP 8

Q: Do you agree that many young people today are materialistic?

Answer:

Materialism is defined as a preference for materialistic possessions over spiritual or

intellectual qualities. We live in a materialistic society, in my perspective. What you own is
important in our society, but who you are isn't. The truth prevails for almost every aspect of
our social fabric, but it is undoubtedly most obvious in the mainstream media. The culture of
materialism is proudly displayed on television shows, publications, movies, and, most
famously, music videos. As a result, I agree that many younger generations are materialistic.
To begin with, many youngsters have a strong desire to blend in with their peers. They
believe having the same material items as the other kids become a way to achieve it as well.
They are worried about getting kicked out and left alone if they don't. Teens commonly use
their parents by persuading them that they require specific material objects to fit in. Parents
agree out of guilt since they want their kids to be happy. Youngsters are still not born
materialistic; they are shaped into it. For example, if a teenager's parents or families are
wasteful and often flaunt their wealth, the teenagers will follow their parents' materialistic
behavior. Apart from that, when teenagers develop a sense of entitlement, they are likely to
become greedy. Some youngsters think they're entitled to certain cell phones, video games,
high-end clothing, luxury cars, enormous homes, or high-tech devices. Parents are also
responsible for encouraging a sense of self-entitlement in their kids by doting them with
money without ever expecting them to earn for it. Providing large amounts of money to
youths leads to generations of financially irresponsible adults. Many teens are voracious
purchasers who expect to buy expensive goods and services on a daily basis, even though this
requires their parents going to purchase on credit. They believe that their parents would help
by cutting back on unnecessary purchases and encouraging their youngsters to work for some
materialistic things. That alone would be enough to turn many young people become
materialists.