Teens and Consumerism

In a consumer society ....

• some people are shopaholic

• people really care about the environment

• buying and owning things is important to be happy

• a lot of waste is produced

What kind of consumer are you?

• I only buy through apps or online

• I only buy what I need

• I spend all my pocket money on things I really don't need

• I usually shop till I drop

My spending habits :

a) clothing and footwear

b)cosmetics and toiletries

c) video games

d) books and magazines

My spending habits ... 2

a) food

b) electronics

c) accessories

d) music and movies

I'm not a ______________________ ! I only go shopping when I have to buy something; I don't understand the obession with shopping

We live in a _____________________ society.

• purchase

• consumer

• overconsumption

• throw-away

_______________ not earning any money, some teens are big spenders.

• although

• in spite of

• despite

• however

Are you a brand person ?

• I buy what I have in mind

• I like designer-label clothes

• I don't follow the crowd

• Well, brand clothes are better quality.

• I really like trendy clothes, not necessarily expensive brands

Answer explanation

choose the ones that apply to you

Draw the name or logo of your favourite brand here.

Some teens like brand clothes because ...

• brands raise teens social status

• brands make teens feel accepted in the peer group

• brands make teens look good

• brands are not expensive