Essays on Teenagers

Introduction It is already a known fact that teenagers spend a surplus amount of time on social media. Almost 92% of teenagers go on social media every day. The question arises on why teenagers check social media so often. The main reasons they use social...

Until recently, teens often got a bad rap for staying up late, oversleeping for school, and falling asleep in class. But recent studies show that adolescent sleep patterns actually differ from those of adults or kids. Experts say that during the teen years, the body’s...

When thinking of teenagers in today’s society the first thing that comes to mind is unresponsible, being careless, laughter and fun times and memories. When it all comes down to it if you were to ask a teen if that statement is correct they would...

In a culture that stresses success, children are bombarded daily to grow up too quickly and in fact, Dr Gail Gross, an internationally recognized expert, author, and educator on relationships, family development, education and behaviour, affirms in an article that growing up too fast can...

Introduction What is the risk we take? Are adults any worse than teens? Many adults and teens are engaging in unnecessary risk. This is leading to much debate on why and if there is a way to resolve the issue or at least lessen it....

Sports have a powerful and unique way of making a positive impact on a society. It provides a platform for people to come together. It gives individuals a sense of identity, courage, support and most importantly a way of escaping the realities of the world...

The discussion of the drinking age should not be controversial. Having the drinking age set at 21 years old is a no brainer and absolutely crystal clear. Consuming alcohol is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. “Alcohol causes blurred vision, slurred speech,...

What is Depression? Depression is a mental health problem, that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how a teenager thinks, feels and behaves and it can cause the emotional, functional and physical problem. Depression is a treatable...

Teenagers now a day suffers from a lot of things and those sufferings lead them to have depression. Being alcoholic, taking drugs, getting pregnant, and the worst thing is committing suicide. All of these things are the effect of depression on teenagers. But what is...

Adolescent pregnancy has been an ‘epidemic’ to different societies. As proven by scientists, contraceptive use would have led to erasure of this life-threatening experience, but it seems like the invention was partly of no use. At first, failures would be attributed to lack of knowledge...

One of the most awkward situations a teen has to go through is the “sex talk” with their parents. One of the biggest fears from parents and teens is the high risk of becoming pregnant after intercourse. There are several methods to prevent unexpected pregnancy...

What is the modern adolescent experience? Such a broad question has many answers, but more and more of them tie into the issues and stigmas surrounding mental health. Mental health has become more and more of a topic for discussion in the last decade, especially...

Many students face numerous threats, including drug misuse, struggle, and medical issues. Responding to these risks sedates before they become progressively genuine issues can be extreme. One of the motivations behind managing drug misuse is to urge the general population to comprehend the issues of...

Teenagers in today’s society are plagued with many school, family, and social troubles, all while still their young minds are still developing. To a teenager trying to fit in or find their place, the biggest of their problems are often social. One of these social...

Introduction Drug abuse has always been a really important issue but in a recent trend prescription drug has effected a lot of young people. In the journal by Grace Dammann and Esta Soler “Prescription Drug Abuse: A San Francisco Study” it is stated that “Prescription”...

Introduction Marijuana has always been known as the harmless drug in common circles. With movies and musicians glorifying it, many youngsters have taken up on this habit. The young perception is that as the marijuana comes from a plant, it’s supposed to be benign. The...

As teenagers start to form romantic relationships, the feeling of invincibility may arise. Having an emotional attachment to a significant other can lead to rational decisions. One of the decisions involving sexual intercourse. For instance, many teens believe that condoms fully protect them from sexually...

Substance use is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent issues in today’s society. According to a survey by the WHO, 164 million people had an alcohol or drug use disorder in 2016. A major part of the population dealing with these issues are the...

Substance abuse has become a global issue in recent years. The most prone substance abusers are young boys and girls in high school and partially young college students. Drug abuse among African American teenagers has resulted in dangerous criminal activities, while other drug users have...