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Question: Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the references must come from Flamez, B. & Sheperis, C. J. (2015) and/or Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2007). I have also attached my discussion rubric so you can see how to make full points. Please follow the instructions to get full credit for the discussion. I need this completed by 12/05/18 at 7pm.

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Contemporary Youth Culture

The term culture, as typically used in counseling, is defined as patterns of beliefs, values, goals, and behavioral practices that are characteristic of an institution, organization, or group (Prout & Brown, Ed., 2007, p. 65). Children and adolescents engage in their own unique culture, and there are many powerful factors that influence child and adolescent behavior. For example, children in kindergarten may express great affection for a popular cartoon character; however, children in first grade may consider such affection to be a sign of immaturity. The Internet is a popular source of communication among adolescents, and the culture of constant access has broken down barriers of privacy. This has often led to varying degrees of bullying or harassment. Counselors working with children and adolescents must be knowledgeable of contemporary youth culture and the ways it can impact a child's or adolescent's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

For this Discussion, select a magazine, news article, or some contemporary item depicting contemporary youth culture, and consider the core messages communicated through the item. Think about how these messages might impact children and adolescents and how your knowledge or lack of knowledge of this item might affect your ability to be an effective child and adolescent counselor.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief description of the item you selected. Then, explain two core cultural messages communicated through the item. Next, explain one way these core messages could positively affect a child or adolescent, and explain one way it could negatively affect a child or adolescent and how. Finally, explain how your understanding of contemporary youth culture may help you be an effective child and adolescent counselor. Be specific.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.