1. Mike Males contends that emphasizing the negative influence of popular culture on youths diverts attention from the detrimental effects of socioeconomic factors such as poverty and family dysfunction. In contrast, William J. Bennett maintains that popular culture harms youths by glamorizing violence and antisocial behavior. In your opinion, do William J. Bennett’s claims against popular culture divert attention from youths’ socioeconomic problems? Explain your answer.
2. Michael T. Ungar asserts that peer pressure is a myth used by adults to explain the negative behaviors of youths. In your view, does Kathiann M. Kowalski make use of this myth to explain youth behavior? Use examples from the viewpoints to develop your answer.
3. Do you agree with Thomas Sowell’s argument that programs in schools such as drug prevention and sex education undermine parental influence? Why or why not"