Why do teenagers care about having everything new?

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

I agree completely with what you said. I guess it's just a matter of showing off and looking "cool" really.

They're are not thankful for the things their parents get them and how hard their parents are working hard for them.

Young people these days.

Kids have always wanted the new cool thing. It's all about image at that age.

its an identity factor for them.

their mindset: " hey if i have all the newest things that means my family is rich whch will make me more popular"

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

UnchartedZone

Sounds like you need to go retro.

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

UnchartedZone

[QUOTE="UnchartedZone"]

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

BranKetra

Still, I'm talking about how ridiculing those who either don't like new styles and trends or simply can't afford to keep up is not necessary. And sometimes, old things are not "worse" than new products, like older music, which I mentioned.

Kids have always wanted the new cool thing. It's all about image at that age.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="UnchartedZone"]

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

UnchartedZone

Still, I'm talking about how ridiculing those who either don't like new styles and trends or simply can't afford to keep up is not necessary. And sometimes, old things are not "worse" than new products, like older music, which I mentioned.

[QUOTE="UnchartedZone"]

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

Toxic-Seahorse

I guess what you said about generalizing is true, but like I said, I knew he was sorta joking but it annoys me because he's not the only one who does this. I've seen many different people act this way many times, so I think it's safe to say that the majority of teenagers view the latest items as necessities, which is not true at all.

[QUOTE="UnchartedZone"]

[QUOTE="BranKetra"] The reasons teenagers want new stuff are probably the same as everyone else's. Integrating new technology into society is not a modern trend. People have been doing it for a long time. The difference between now and hundreds of years ago is the internet. With that, information in general spreads faster than it ever has and with that, things such as new media and technology make their way around the world in a fraction of the time it used to. Since that is now possible, the rate of newly released products is increasingly hand in hand with it and what is new right now will be old news in half a day.Toxic-Seahorse

Still, I'm talking about how ridiculing those who either don't like new styles and trends or simply can't afford to keep up is not necessary. And sometimes, old things are not "worse" than new products, like older music, which I mentioned.

If that's the case, then you are pretty lucky to be surrounded by such people.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="UnchartedZone"]

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

UnchartedZone

Still, I'm talking about how ridiculing those who either don't like new styles and trends or simply can't afford to keep up is not necessary. And sometimes, old things are not "worse" than new products, like older music, which I mentioned.

because most teenagers equate material goods with popularity and self worth...Omni-Slash

Because they want the hot babes, duh.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Kids have always wanted the new cool thing. It's all about image at that age.

FrostyPhantasm

you know whats worse. kids who constantly complain about their generation.xTheExploited

It depends if they have a valid point or not. If you disagree, I'd like to know why.

I'm in this age group myself and sometimes, I just don't understand my friends. They make fun of me occasionally for having an older Blackberry phone (without a touch screen) and I know they're not being completely serious, but it just irritates me. I even see some of my friends who have older phones themselves say that their phones suck.

It's not only with phones or other physical objects either. Yesterday, I was listening to some older Eminem songs like Mockingbird and my friend jokingly said "Um, what year are we in again?" WTH? Why does it matter how old a song is? A lot of old music is 10 times better than the crappy pop songs of today anyway.

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?

UnchartedZone

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Kids have always wanted the new cool thing. It's all about image at that age.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Kids have always wanted the new cool thing. It's all about image at that age.

FrostyPhantasm

[QUOTE="xTheExploited"]you know whats worse. kids who constantly complain about their generation.UnchartedZone

It depends if they have a valid point or not. If you disagree, I'd like to know why.

upgraded from a Tracphone to a low-end flip phone. I see it everywhere to be honest, people in my neighborhood would buy the newest gadgets like the newest iphone and ipad and then dispose of via Goodwill because they always want to have the newest stuff on day one.

I was totally that kid. It didn't have to do with popularity, I just always wanted to have the newest things.

Because they want the hot babes, duh.

lo_Pine

So why do you think teenagers are so obsessed with having everything new?UnchartedZone

Young kids are that way too, though, always wanting the newest toys. And I know many adults that are the same way.

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]because most teenagers equate material goods with popularity and self worth...l4dak47

So do many on these fourms.

Only teenagers?

Well, I just bought an used copy of Crysis 2, so obviously we don't :P. Honestly though, I do get what you're talking about especially with the music, I don't understand why listening to a 5 year old song is so bad.

because most people equate material goods with popularity and self worth...Omni-Slash

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Huh?I listen to whatever the hell I want.And I don't even have a cellphone.I actually don't have any interest in one.I've also bought several of my games used.

I don't know. There's just something nice about buying things new. Of course, it's also very exiting to get a great deal on something used, especially if it's not all greasy and scratched and whatever...