Now, I don’t want to insult anybody, but I read this article earlier today saying teenage girls would rather be sexy than clever. A lot of teenage girls are being influenced by what they see in society today – sexuality.

Carol Platt Liebau, author of “Prude: How the Sex – Obsessed Culture Damages Girls” is convinced certain types of music and movies are brainwashing teenagers to value sexuality above all else. She targets such artists as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Lil’ Kim, in addition, movies equivalent to Cruel Intentions.

Do I agree? I guess to a certain extend. Of course, this doesn’t include everyone but we do see a lot more teenagers having sex at a younger age. But people have to keep in mind; it’s not only the “sex” but society’s norm and the changes throughout generations.

This is generation “sex” where thongs are the preferred undergarments for women, where sex is more open and seen everywhere, and it’s the same day and age where a man and woman have sexual relations without being a relationship; also know as “friends with benefits.”

But according to Liebau, “promiscuity and sexual aggression were now being seen as the only way to achieve admiration.”

Is that true? Definitely not. If that was the case then what is that saying about these teenagers’ family’s, parents, teachers, schools (and the list goes on). But we all know that this does happen and it is an issue, but would I go and blame the music – no. If these teenage girls, or even guys, are that easily influenced, whose fault is that? I wouldn’t say it’s the music or movies, but probably friends and family.

The author suggested that girls are now competing for attention based on how much they are sexually willing to do for boys. She also mentions that the sexualisation of young girls is making them increasingly vulnerable.

“The overwhelming lesson teenagers are now learning from the world around them is that being 'sexy' is the ultimate accolade, trumping intelligence, character and all other accomplishments. In a culture that celebrates Paris Hilton [and] thong underwear, there's scant modesty or achievement that isn't coupled with sex appeal. Girls are being led to believe that they're in control when it comes to sexual relationships,” said Liebau.

She also adds, “But they're actually living in a profoundly anti-feminist landscape where girls compete for attention on the basis of how much they are sexually willing to do for the boys. And living in an overly sexualised culture takes a toll on girls.”

Again, it’s true to a certain extend. There are so many people who want to fit in and not be an outcast. I mean, go read “How Much Does ‘Your’ Friends Influence ‘Your’ Sex Life?”, which I wrote a couple months ago but it’s probably the same nowadays.

So, is sex valued more than achievement and intelligence? Well, have you ever seen the movie Seven? Yeah, yeah, the one with Brad Pitt. Remember that part with the model? Her beautiful face was cut up and she had a choice to call the police for help or overdose on drugs… well, this is basically the same thing. I know that’s a movie, but that was the best example people might know.