Teen Issues

Today teenagers are faced with a wide range of issues. Including popularity, self image, bullying, pressure, grades, expectations from parents, relatives, or community, and extra curricular activities. These concerns have a huge impact on today's teens, both negative and positive.

I don't necessary think there's one main topic that causes problems for teens I think there's a lot of different ones. Every teen has different insecurities depending on their outlook on life. However one of the most common stressed about is peer pressure. Everyone encounters peer pressure in some form, in one way or another. It can be stealing, drinking, taking drugs, cheating, having sex, breaking the law, and going against your own personal beliefs. A lot of substance abuse is because of pressure, " you can't hang out with me if you don't do it," or "come on, its fun, just try it!" Also sexually, kids feel like they have to go further then they're comfortable with in order to "fit" in. Everyday peer pressures include giving answers to homework questions, etc. So overall in my opinion while every issue is serious in some way, peer pressure is a dominant matter.

Another difficult problem is having to deal with the effects of peer pressure and the impact they have on you. You need to have a strong set of morals and when you're pressured, you need to say no! Just say no! If you can't and don't want to get bullied anymore just say you have a previous commitment or something like that. Find another way out, make up an excuse and stick with it. Get friends or an adult to help you out of the situation. In conclusion its okay to say no and stand up for yourself!

Therefore teen issues are very serious and can result in some horrible events. Suicide, rape, and murder can result in the negative side of this matter. We need to stop it before it starts!