Boredom Is A Common Struggle

A way ethos is portrayed in this editorial is when adolescents are brought into the drinking, drug, and party phase at such a young age. More and more American children are smoking cigarettes, using marijuana, and different kinds of inhalants, at the youngest ages ever in the history of America. “Between 1992 and 1996, the proportion of eighth graders who reported smoking in the past month increased from 15.5% to 21% and from 1992 to 1995, the proportion of eighth graders who said they had used marijuana during or before seventh grade rose from 7.7% to 12.7%” these facts are used to make the reader feel creditable for these young people’s actions. Adults will look at this insert and think, “Wow! Kids are spinning out of control. What could

A standardization of 1,000 individuals was drawn from youth ages 7-18 from the geographic areas in the North, South, Midwest, and West (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). Within the 1,000 sample 400 youth were ages 7-14, and there were 200 adolescents with ages ranging from 15-18 (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). Variables included age, gender, race, and parental education (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). Different sites were sampled from rural, urban, and suburban areas. Also, within those sites, samples included schools, churches, and community centers (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). According to Flanagan & Henington (2005), “…selection criteria for participants included English as the primary language, at least a second grade

Teenage drug abuse is an issue that can result from a wide variety of social influences, stressful events, and mental disorders. Drug abuse among adolescents is a troubling issue because it decreases focus, increases the chance of consistency in behavior during adulthood, increases the chances of developing emotional issues, permanently damages the brain, and damages tissues in every system that can lead to death. Previous scientific research has identified that social factors, including the media and peers, play an important role in psychological development and impact the adolescent's decision to start experimenting with substances (Botvin 888). Appropriate solutions for the teenage drug abuse issue already exist, but the only remaining

In “Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen,” Kay S. Hymowitz points out that in modern society kids mature too early, creating a negative trend called “tween phenomenon”; it occurs when kids become teenagers at a young age and skip preadolescence. According to Hymowitz, the evidence presents a troubling picture of tweens who are too concerned with their looks, are involved in criminal activities, are having sex, are doing drugs, and are consuming alcohol. She provides evidence to exemplify tweendom’s negative influence on both the tweens and the world around them. The author concludes that media, absentee parents, and peers are among the several complex causes of the negative trends of tweens. Although Hymowitz may sound excessively cynical, she states a reasonable case that should be considered by parents, educators, and psychologists. Without a doubt, the three most negative behavioral trends of many tweens are their need for attention, their peer group pressure, and most importantly, their unawareness of the consequences for their irresponsible actions.

Is boredom really that bad? Some studies show that people who can't cope with boredom are most likely to abuse alcohol and drugs. Boredom can also lead to agony. But in the past boredom was just a fact of life. Boredom can be damage someone mentally and physically.

If you are stressed out and you have your phone in your hand put it down! Boredom may seem atrocious or annoying, but nevertheless it is actually good for you. It can relieve stress and boredom can improve creativity.

creative, and daydreaming. Some say boredom is the worst, but with facts and research it's

High school is over and it is your first time away form home, what are you going to do? The typical college student wants to party! Of the people that were surveyed over half believed that the legal drinking age should be lowered. [O’Kane 1] The legal age to drink in the United States is now 21 years old; college freshman, sophomores, and some juniors are not of the legal age to drink. This causes a problem on many campuses; several students are experiencing their first time away from parental care in a setting sinonomus with drinking and clubbing. Some feel pressure from family and friends to receive excellent grades while attending school, sometimes the pressure is too much and going out and

In his research Jay Macleod, compares two groups of teenage boys, the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers. Both groups of teenagers live in a low income neighborhood in Clarendon Heights, but they are complete opposites of each other. The Hallway Hangers, composed of eight teenagers spend most of their time in the late afternoon or early evening hanging out in doorway number 13 until very late at night. The Brothers are a group of seven teenagers that have no aspirations to just hang out and cause problems, the Brothers enjoy active pastimes such as playing basketball. The Hallway Hangers all smoke, drink, and use drugs. Stereotyped as “hoodlums,” “punks,” or “burnouts” by outsiders, the Hallway Hangers are actually a varied group, and much

I felt as though many of my expectations going into this assignment were different than what I actually witnessed. It is probably due to the short observational period, rather than an indicator of “the new-norm” in adolescent behavior, or profound luck at observing the only two well-behaved teenagers in the state. Therefore, my take-away from this assignment is that I have preconceived notions of expected teenage behavior, that I have constructed from my time with my own children. I expected too, to see more activity than I did.

The Detroit News even had an editorial called “TO THE HIGH SCHOOL INTELLECT,” encouraging kids that it is hip and cool if one drinks and it helps with getting girls, “It is chic and charming to have an intrigue with a bootlegger, to carry a flask on the hip, to produce it where its possession may enhance a reputation for derring-do, and to imbibe from it in the presence of lovely and impressionable femininity” (Okrent 213). The editorial influenced many young people to drink in Detroit, and was the reason why a high school dance at the Hotel Statler was shut down because of excessive drinking (Okrent 213). America’s youth was changing due to false and immature motifs and ideals of drinking. Because of Prohibition there no limits or restrictions that regulated drinking, this led to many teenagers to

Why gaming parlors need to be band in Illinois. Topic: Discuss with the audience why these gaming parlor should be banned. Specific Purpose: Discuss with the audience why these gaming parlors are bad for families and communities. Thesis Statement: Although gaming parlors generate revenue, the fact that people spending large amounts of money on them, it can become an addiction for many people, how they’re overpopulating the community, and are hurting families are just a few reasons why they should be banned. INTRODUCTION

Adolescent substance abuse is a major problem in society. There are many risk factors that can contribute to adolescent substance abuse. One of the main risk factors is peer pressure. When adolescents start at a young age there is an increase in health problems, addiction, and over all poor social outcomes. Parental influence has substantial effect on adolescents because the adolescent sees their parents and they learn by their example. Media plays a role in the use of drug and alcohol use among young people. Many school systems have implemented programs that teach adolescents about the problems of substance abuse that is funded

Did you know that boredom is good for you? Its true that you need boredom. The lack of boredom can lead to anxiety and bad decision making as said in " Is Boredom Really that bad?" By Kristen Lewis. Boredom isn't very exciting or fun, but your brain needs it.

Teens in todays society are often at risk of abusing substances, getting into trouble, and causing violent scenes. They also are still trying to discover who they are, what interests them, who to hang around with, and just discover themselves. But an issue people debate about is the actions that teens choose to do. Many teens often hangout in groups at a variety of locations such as houses, parks, the mall, and other places such as a recreational center. Although teens may not see harm in being out and about with friends, adults may think otherwise. Some parents may be worried where there kids are or what they're doing, other parents may just say, "Let them be kids", and others