Fashion has
always been for the young generation. This has been true as long as people have
been wearing clothing. Whether for style, image, or reputation, people desire
to wear clothing and accessories that leave an impression on others. There has
been a disturbing trend, though, of fashion pervading the lives of students.
This is not a positive trend. Students should not be influenced by fashion. It
is not healthy for students, nor is it helpful for parents and companies.
For students,
following fashion trends is simply not a productive use of their time. Students
today have enough work and responsibilities without having to worry about
staying up-to-date with the latest fashion trends. Fashion should not be a
priority for students who should be more focused on academic achievement.
Following fashion trends is an enormous waste of time and energy that could be
much better utilized. Also, following fashion trends stifles the independence
and creativity of students. Students should be encouraged to be critical and
independent thinkers and not blindly follow popular trends and fads.
If students are
influenced by fashion, parents will be affected as well. First, there is the
cost on the family of students following these trends. Children will reject
perfectly fine clothes because they are out-of-date or unpopular, causing
parents to spend more and more of their hard earned money on clothing. Then there
is the stress parents must endure to always make sure that their sons and
daughters are keeping up with the latest fashion. Children will whine and beg
to wear the newest clothing, or risk being ostracized. What parent wants their
children to be mocked and teased at school? So they are forced to splurge on
expensive clothes. It is better if children were not influenced by fashion at
all.
From the
perspective of companies, it may seem like a positive for students to follow
fashion closely. More interest from more buyers will bring more sales of
clothing. However, there are dangers for clothing companies in terms of selling
to children and students. Younger children following the fashions pushed
marketed by companies is not always desirable. There is a real risk of public
backlash against the marketing of inappropriate fashion styles to children. A
company's reputable brand could be tarnished by the perception of exploiting
children for profit. If this were to happen, companies could easily lose sales,
as well as the trust of the consumers.
Although
fashion has always been an important part of culture and society, there is an
appropriate place and age group for fashion. Fashion trends should remain in
the realm of adults. For students, following fashion trends does little to
improve their lives. It is not helpful for parents or companies either.
Students should not be influenced by fashion.
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