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Hi again,
I'm just going to say two more things.First,how come one person says the grownup shows are trash?All grown up shows are not trash,they are just for adults,it's just the tween shows and the teen shows that are trash,I'm not trying to be mean,and second,how come wal-mart has to do with tween stuff?I don't like shopping at wal-mart because of that and the tweens scream much like teens because of tween idols and think they are a bunch of snobs.I don't get that much power because I like adult stuff.
Thanks,
Laura

Hi,
I'm 16 years old so I am older than the tweens,and yes tweens have too much influcence over our culture. I've seen girls in high school with hannah montana,and high school musical shirts,purses,etc.I'm not a huge fan of Nickoloden or Disney channel and tweens are not very good role models for everyone.Adults should have more control over the tv,music,movies,etc.

I would hope that tweens listen better.
Thanks
Laura

Oh- and one more thing
katie

i dont know about where you live, but almost ALL of the rest of america DOES care about fashion.

And btw, you need to get out more.

This is in regards to Katie's comment.
The author isnt trying to put down tweens.
Why are you getting so defensive?
The fact that Tweens are ruling most of our marketing society is a FACT.
Try going into a wal-mart or another store without seeing hannah montana or jonas brothers or high school musical.
its almost impossible.

Also, the author isnt talking about YOUR family in particular! They are saying MOST of americas families are like this. I also come from a family where i have to work to get the things i want, but from observing through the years, i have seen that most of my friends DONT have to work to get thier own things.

And for everyone else-
It seems as if you dont think that that the tweens shoud have this much influence, you are leaving comments that are saying "this is not true" rather than "I agree and i dont think this is good". Or " I think this is a good article because tweens should take over." rather than " I agree and think its a good thing."

thats just what im picking up from the comments though.

I am 15. I think its true that tween culture is effecting us majorly, but im not sure yet if its a good thing or a bad thing. it could definitly be argued both ways

First of all, I'm 11 and live in MO. I read this article and this is my point of view.

"tween" has always stood for "between teens and little kids" according to most kids at my school.

None of my friends have ever gotten to help choose what car the family gets! Last time we traded our car, Mom told us, "Ok kids, stand next to the car for a picture and hopefully I'll come back with a nice vehicle to test drive." After test driving it for two weeks, both parents liked it and that's the car we got.

Where I live, it's more like, the older you are, the cooler you are. I don't think any of my older friends have ever considered kids younger than me "better than them".

If you don't count the horses/barn we bought this year, my family never spends $500 billion on just us KIDS! There's 2 of us kids!

Nobody buys the clothes that have "superstar"'s label on them, because at my school, your shorts have to come down to your knees, your shirts can't be clingy or see-through, and you have to have shoes that tie for Gym class. Boys can't have pants that sag or are baggy, and no one can have holes in there jeans. That's all they sell. Thanks to Wal-mart's extreamly small selection of clothes withOUT the celebrity's names, there are 3 pairs of jeans under $20 that girls at my school are wearing, and if we can find capris, that's like, jakpot.

If my sister (8 years old) told my dad she was watching something on TV and she wasn't going to move, you know what he'd say? Something like, "Excuse me? If you don't want to watch what I'm watching, you can go do something else, and if you argue, you can go to your room."

Adults where I live don't dress like kids; kids dress like teens! No one over 30 wheres short-shorts or shirts that show to much. And the "men" over 30 don't where baggy pants. Teenagers, yes, they where a lot of clothes that I don't think (nor do my parents) kids OR teens OR anyone else should wear.

What's the big deal about having something personalized? No one in MY middle school really cares. Nor do my parents, or the kids in the Elementary. The only thing people want personalized are pencils and stickers to save time on labeling things at the beginning of the school year.

If any of my friends were allowed to make an account on MySpace, or even GO there, I wouldn't be allowed to hangout with them. We play PC games, and for chat and for fun, we play howrse.com since we love horses. My parents won't let me play any online game that doesn't have a moderator online.

I do agree with "The new workplace". Have you seen the ads on TV encouraging teen mothers?! I saw an ad that said something about getting your healthcare career in under a month! I don't want someone operating on me after a month of practice, or like another ad, 9 months!

Who was that expert that said adults were acting like kids to be cool? Not around here they aren't.

Oh yeah, chat talk. No one uses it here. Sometimes online you'll see something like, "can i call u 2nite @ 5 i hav 2 ask u a ? c u l8r" but I've never heard of INBD or 4COL, LBR or W8. Ever. Until now. Oh, and omg is oh my goodness where I live.

Also, you're right about the PG rated movies. My dad says that when he was little, he couldn't watch some of the movies currently rated G. Everything is dropping lower to get kids attention, people use bad language to get kids to think it's cool, companies are creating things that run out so you have to go buy more, ect.

I very much agree with sweetsixteen. Parents need to take control. My sis is the "baby" of the family and generally gets what she wants if she bursts into tears, or if she picks a fight, it's my fault....anyways, you can tell the difference between the two of us via discipline.

Also, Never Blogged Before, that is the verse my dad reminds us of when we miss behave in the car (why in the car, I don't know). The 5th comandment is, "Children, honor (not just obey, HONOR) your father and mother and you will be blessed and live a good, long life."

Not to be judgemental, but it's not entirely the kids' fault. The parents HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO discipline their kids!! It won't kill them to have their behind wacked a few times!

Being raised in a Christian family, I look around at the kids at school who say they're Christians, they're not, their parents aren't...Christians parents, all parents--TAKE CONTROL!! It should not be "abuse" to slap your kids' mouths or spank them at school.

Thank you, Doris , for standing up for God (not like He needs it, but that's what we're supposed to do). The phrase "OMG" is so ignorant to the LORD God Almighty! Who are we to take His Name in vain?!

Good luck Christians =)

Again, not to be judgemental or anything, but that is my opinion. Thanks guys =)

(notice I didn't "text type"?)

I think the author was simply bringing up a valid discussion and asking some important questions. I'm not certain she actually believes that the influence tweens have on their parents is universal. I know it isn't the norm in my home but I have seen instances of it at the elementary school, the soccer fields and the mall. My peers are reliving their youth through their kids and it needs to stop.
My advice is simply: Be the parent, not their friend! If not, you'll probably be raising your grandchildren in a few short years.

Oook this is stupid. Miley Cyrus is a role model for girls. She's under the spotlight constantly. I understand she signed up for that when she signed her contract, but for us to pick apart every little thing that she has done "wrong" turns us into some of the worlds biggest hypocrites. That said, "tweens" will always have an influence over things, especially these days because so many have access to the internet. Doesn't every generation of adults usually come to this conclusion? "If my music is too loud, you're too old." -Anonymous

I don't think it's the tweens, it's the adults that give into them. Also, the media, especially t.v. doesn't help. All of those shows on Disney and Nickelodeon that make the parents look like idots while the kids are the smart ones.

In my eyes, it's the parents' faults if the kids are so brainwashed and have so much power. Parents should raise their kids to be individuals (not following what people like Miley Cyrus say just because it's what's popular), and should draw a line at how much power they have over them. For example, I never influenced what car my parents bought.
Not to say I was raised perfectly. I was not, and I'm far from perfect. But at least I'm not some brainwashed teen (I'm 14, by the way) who controls her parents.
I mostly agree with sweetsixteen.

No, tweens don't have power over our culture, but unfortunately, too many parents these days let their children rule the roost. I don't know of any tweens who chose the family car, but I know plenty who stay up past 9 P.M. and watch whatever they want on TV, watch PG-13 (and even R) rated movies/videos, and play T and M rated video games. These parents need to stop trying to be their children's best friends--THEY are the ones trying to be "cool"!

One of the worst offenders of all is the fashion industry. The styles they force upon young people is ridiculous. The styles are gaudy, of poor quality, too skimpy and tight. Also why do you suppose the style of layering came about? So instead of selling one top - the fashion industry sells 2 or 3 tops, thus putting more money in their pockets. When I was younger if I had worn some of the outfits they wear today, I would have been ridiculed and laughed at. I see young people out at the mall or wherever with skin tight vests over a shirt that hangs down below it and maybe a pair of boots they can bearly walk in - even in the summertime. They don't realize how gaudy and slouchy they look. I wonder if these gals have mothers that care about how they dress. And forget the guys with pants down so far their crack shows. If you would like some cheap entertainment, go to the mall some Saturday and see how people are dressed. It's almost unbelievable what people are wearing these days. I would love to see the industry start making clothes for young people (and older people, too)that are classy - clothes that people can take pride in wearing. I wouldn't waste my money on some of the styles they have out now. No wonder they have so many 75%-off sales for their overpriced-in-the-first-place merchandise. Parents need to take charge of what their teens wear. I believe they are the ones with the money-not the teens. The fashion industry is not very wise or they would already know this.

There is no such thing as too much power or influence as long as it is properly tempered with self-responsibility.

I'm 12 and i dont like hannah montanna that much. My parents dont let me get too much power

I have also tried the link to test my knowledge of who is pictured. The link doesn't work. So I agree with "HUH" why post it if it will not work. Our country is becoming youth driven. Some young people earn their own money and buy what they want. Many others beg parents or grandparents to buy what "everyone else is wearing". It comes down to the parent or guardians learning to say no.

In Brief Response to a posting by Ms. Clark of "Discovery Girl Magazine";

Ms. Clark,

Your analysis seems very accurate. I might also offer the idea that all adolecents, probably all of us, are struggling to find a way to fit in. Most of the time, people try to find a group they fit into, but sometimes, this can seem like a way to conform via non-conformity. Many of my college students are still finding a comfort zone of adjusting to how they see their peers and how they see themselves.

Long hair on men in the 60's, tight clothes in the 70's, piercings in the 80's, the unwashed 90's... who know's how the kids of the double-nots will responde. It looks like tatoos but who knwos?

Experience seems to be highly underated!

I can see why our youth is confused. Maybe they can take some comfort in knowing that we are all confused to some extent. As they gain more knowledge, they will feel more comfortable, capable and enjoy the experience.

As a mom of a 10 year old girl who enjoys watching and listening to Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, High School Musical, and other tween-driven entertainment I am offended by the insinuation in your article that parents are being dictated by their children's demands. Conrad Green, exec producer of Dancing w/the Stars, actually believes it's okay to allow an 8-year old girl to command the family tv viewing while the parents coward down to her. Get Real!! Does he have an 8 year old daughter? God help her and anybody she comes in contact with, poor thing may actually believe she has a sense of entitlement. Anything I've read or watched about Miley Cyrus and her family goes against this whole image being portrayed in your article. She does not have a sassy, bratty, materialistic, give me I'm entitled attitude because her parents had the backbone to say "NO!". She has worked hard and has an immense sense of drive that has rewarded her and her family immensely. I'll continue to parent my child and let her know the value of self worth, hard work, motivation, family, and smart consumerism.

While it’s true that tweens have tremendous purchasing power, this article doesn’t even attempt to show the complex reality of tween lives today.

Deep down, tween girls are not merely concerned with the latest happenings in Hollywood, what they can buy at the mall and/or influence their parents to purchase. Media are content to portray children as shallow, but it’s a disservice to not show the deeper side of their lives and growth.

I know this because we publish a magazine by girls, for girls ages 8 and up. Over half of Discovery Girls magazine's content is written by our own readers, which number 900,000+. What girls write to us about is not materialistic; it's their relationship problems, friendship dilemmas and concerns about themselves as they change and develop socially, physically and emotionally through the transition from child to teen. The “Am I normal?” letters outweigh any concerns over fashion, technology or material things. They are all just struggling to fit in and desperately want to know that they are not alone.

I wish Michelle Meyers would do a follow-up story and dig a little deeper on this topic. She, and USA Weekend readers, could be surprised.

Do tweens have too much influence? No. What they have are adults that have no backbone or parenting skills. It amazes me that our culture caters to the whims of youth. And it scares the heck out of me when I read that a professor states that kids "aren't about to listen" and a child psychologist states that grown tweens don't want to work. Perhaps it really will not matter how cool everyone or everything is if no one listens or works in the future. A piece of advice from Nancy Reagan - "Just say no!"

Miley Cyrus is the best and Selena Gomez is very ,mean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In some ways I believe that every generation of adults thinks that those who follow have more - or too much- influence. However, the immediacy of the influence has been dialed way up with the advent of so many on-demand technologies. As the mother of a tween AND a marketer, I find that noone can have more power over us than we allow. I only hope that these young people are learning from someone that they should wield some of this influence for the betterment of the world that they will inherit soon enough.

I don't like tweens or preteen has an influence of parents wallets. Parents shouls buy their children things they can afford or things the parents think are too age approriate. I do like must of the music that my daughter listen too. I wouldn't buy her everything Miley Cyress,Chris Brown or Rihanna. Will continue to support those artist by watching them on TV or etc if its for her or before her bedtime

They only have too much "power" if their parents let them get too much "power".

Shame on the fashion industry, the TV and movie industry, the marketing sector, and USA WEEKEND for trying to give the impression and make money off the idea that our children are like senseless sheep. Shame on the people who design and make available products that of course children will love, and want, and of course will ask for!! When will more good educators come out with more wholesome and sound "attractions" which will interest children more than the current glitz---items and programs that call for the best we have to give, of our brains, of our speech, of how we spend our time, of how we treat each other and the world beyond?

I Know That These Days Everything Is Infuence these Days By the News or If Someone That You Know Is In A Very Very Bad Relationship Or The Magazines Or Radio they Are Going To Follow whoever that they idol or Who is that Persons #1 Fan. And It Really Is Not Good If It is A Healhty One. Because It Is Really Hard To Get Out Of One If They Get In To Deep With A Really bad influence.