What exactly is Netflix and chill? What more could it be than watching Netflix and actually chilling? As we go in depth with what “Netflix & Chill” means, you will begin to realize that the media has actually portrayed this act in a negative manner. This is just an outlet for kissing, making out, and the rest of the steps that follow. It’s your job to actually know what you’re getting yourself into when he/she says “Lets Netflix & Chill,” and to know the difference from a date at the park to a date in your living room.

How did it start? A daily scroll through your twitter newsfeed could get you the answer. I know you’re probably thinking this topic  is “dead” or isn’t as big of an issue, but that is how the media has sugar coated it. Look behind the curtain and you’ll realize that thousands of teenagers are using this as a tool to reel their partner into their home and engage in a sexual intercourse.

“Netflix & Chill” isn’t an issue for somebody until they encounter the consequences. Like 16 year old, Andrea Brown. A fellow victim of “Netflix & Chill”, ends up pregnant after her boyfriend decides to blow the “chill” part of the night and proceed to his master plan. Andrea’s mom, Veronica Brown, has taken action and has sued Netflix for $50,000. “Netflix is extremely prone to a sexual intercourse,” Veronica said. “Netflix is to blame for my daughters pregnancy,” she added. Activities that teenagers engage in like these are vital, and can do some serious damage to someone emotionally and physically. Especially if the age group is a pool of stressed teenagers in high school. This is some of the trauma from social media blowing the “chill” to some very common things.

“Netflix & Chill” has grown tremendously within our high school communities. It’s a common way of meeting our significant other in today’s society. To chill & watch movies together is not a negative form of expression, but to exceed into a sexual intercourse is taking an opportunity like these out of proportion. As teenagers, we need to acknowledge the canvas we see, and the way media has painted it.