It’s no secret that adolescence can be a tough time. You’re growing up, trying to figure out who you are, and dealing with all kinds of new emotions. On top of all that, you’re also dealing with the pressure to fit in with your peers. Peer pressure is a powerful force, and it’s something that … Read more
Since its inception in 1981, MTV has been a go-to destination for adolescents and young adults. The network’s programming is geared towards this demographic, with a mix of music videos, reality shows, and original programming that appeals to young viewers. Over the years, MTV has remained relevant by constantly evolving to reflect the changing interests … Read more
As we enter adolescence, our bodies go through many changes. Along with these changes, our nutritional needs change as well. Unfortunately, poor dietary habits during this time can lead to obesity and other health problems later on in life. It is important to make sure that we are getting the right nutrients during this time … Read more
Driving is a complex task that requires good judgement and split-second decision making. Unfortunately, many teenagers lack the experience and maturity to handle the responsibility of driving. This was tragically illustrated in Melbourne, Australia last month when a 17-year-old girl drove a tram into a busy intersection, killing five people and injuring dozens more. In … Read more
Every high school student in America must navigate through difficult obstacles to procure a diploma. Most of these obstacles are obligatory such as testing and attendance; however, there is one tribulation that is not: bullying. Bullying can be defined in several ways. It is the rude stares in the hallway, inviting someone to the lunch … Read more
Seven and a half hours, that’s how much time teens, ages eight to 18, spend consuming media in one day (Olsen n. p. ). Our world is based upon what’s seen on television, read in magazines, posted on Facebook, tweeted on Twitter, and what pictures are uploaded on Instagram. Our views of life and people … Read more
Christianbook. com is the online sales distributor of Christian Book Distributors. This is a company that originated several years prior to the implementation of the Internet. The company was started by two brothers who were 19 and 14 years of age. They started this company from their parents home in Lynn, Massachusetts. After the two … Read more
‘Shame and Blame’ effects teenagers negatively at home and at school through the accumulation of a decaying amount of pressure said teenager has to carry. Shame, a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt, shortcoming or impropriety, is but a symptom of others blaming you more than you are used to. And the idea … Read more
The lack of family structure is one of the major factors that contribute to the crime epidemic in the African American community. Family structure is the way in which the child and or children are raised. The mother and father play a significant role in the growth and development of children. Majority of Hispanic families … Read more
I work at a Saturday and Sunday religion school. There I work with children from ages five to seventeen. I took the opportunity to observe the oldest child in the school. Her name is Hanan, and is a junior in high school. I’ve been teaching at this school for about a year. Even though I … Read more
After watching almost every John Hughes film over the course of four weeks, I feel as though I have a good grasp as to whom Hughes is as a director/writer and what he was trying to convey through his films. If I wasn’t a big fan of John Hughes before, I definitely am now. I … Read more
Can bullying lead to suicide? This has been one of the major questions that has been asked while talking about this subject, but what part about bullying makes a person to take their own life? There is different type of stages that a victim of bullying goes through before they decide to turn the lights … Read more
In a world consumed with desire, Carl Richards tries to offer a solution to an individual’s need to be better than the person standing beside him or her with his article, “Learning to Shun the Instagram Life. ” Richards discusses how he sees others living their life, which he refers to as the “Instagram life”. … Read more
The appropriate age for a teenager to obtain a driving permit is 16 years old, however I believe it should be raised to 17 since there is a high rate of teenagers causing accidents. There might be some exceptions why they should keep it at 16 but due to the high rate of teen crashes … Read more
Throughout life we adapt and change depending on societal norms, our environment, and many other aspects that influence us. Adolescence is a critical time in our lives, where we are first introduced to the real world and prepare ourselves for the future. Whether it be a teen who joins a new group of friends to … Read more
First of all, the primary source uses many words to describe adults’ actions to indicate the oppression teenagers suffered right now. Evidence like “clean up your looks,” “watch all the things you do,” “got methods of keeping you clean” and “rip up your heads” clearly show what kind of oppression teenagers have and what they … Read more
An adolescent is not allowed to drink, smoke, get married, or sign legal contracts because they aren’t capable of making mature decisions. The Brains of adolescents aren’t fully developed until the age of 25. Teenagers also like to do pointless challenges and last of all teens don’t think of the consequences their actions might have. … Read more
Teen Angst and the Essence of Adolescence The Highest Tide has two prominent themes, exploration of marine life and teen angst. The main character, Miles along with his other adolescent friends and foes (A. K. A. , Frankie Marx) perfectly exhibit the symptoms of the phenomena that is teen angst. Symptoms such as defiance of … Read more
In modern times, teenagers are often seen as irrational and irresponsible. Some would argue that this is because the brain is not yet fully developed or because of emotional challenges. Whatever the cause, in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, teenage irresponsibility and irrational thinking is put at extreme, which ultimately causes the death of the star-crossed … Read more
Homer’s The Odyssey introduces us to a wide variety of characters. Two of the younger characters in The Odyssey are Telemachos, the son of Odysseus, and Nausikaa, the daughter of King Alkinoos. Both Telemachos and Nausikaa are taken to be approximately of the same age, although the book is not specific about Nausikaa’s age. More … Read more
