Materialistic

A materialist is someone who is more concerned with material things instead of spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values. With today's society, people are being sucked into a world pressured by having the "in" look. All over the media, glamorous things are being advertised, catching the attentions of mostly teens, almost brainwashing them into thinking they must have it. From celebrities in the hottest magazines such as "People" and "US Weekly" to our local public schools, the issue is being pushed to have the best new look.
Years ago, parents worked and most kids did too, just making a living for the family. Kids got by with as little as possible. Now today, parents work over time just to make sure their spoiled brats get the new BMW or Gucci's new spring collection. The idea of humbling yourself has gone down the drain, everyone is too worried about fitting in and looking irresistable.
Everyone has changed their values to what they see models on TV sporting. Even those few people out there who still hold their cultural values are really struggling, you are now considered an outcast if you don't let your guard down and fall into the abyss lined with high fashion and no morals.