Seventeen has been around for more years than I care to count. Even back in my teenish days, I was once a faithful subscriber to Seventeen. (Let's just say that was over 10 years ago). I am still surprised that this magazine is still in circulation, but both my neices love this magazine. One is 13, the other is 7.
The Pros
Seventeen offers a wide range of informative articles on topics that primarily interest teens. There are several advice columns that serve to advise the young lady how to capture the male of her dreams and also advise the young lady on how to extend her curfew. Hm.
Other articles of advice contain the latest fashions for teens, and where the clothing can be purchased from. The latest make ups, and of course-as with all ladies magazines, the latest diet and healthy eating tips.
There are also interviews with hot bands like BackStreet Boys and N'Sync with nice size photos of the groups, perfect for hanging on the wall.
The Cons
Like most women's magazines, the models used are super skinny. Some are so skinny that the collar bones are visible as well as the small bones in the wrists. The magazine will tell the young ladies to be happy with themselves the way they are, and then feature a drop dead gorgeous skinny model advertising some item that has a man drooling over her. The oxymoronicness of this is incredible.
Also, the fashion/make up might look good in Hollywood, but in most places, the girls will look like the typical hooker on Third street.
The magazine places too much emphasis on obtaining and keeping a man.
All in All
All in all I do not reccommend this magazine to anyone due to the contradictions between the articles and the ads. I feel our teens have enough pressure without a publication pressuring them into catching a man, and keeping him.
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