Experiences as a teenager
Teenagers
Introduction
Good day guys, your favorite girl is back. So today we are going to be talking about what teenagers face in our world today, the challenges,trials, and the ups and downs they face. As a teenager, I am sure that most challenges I undergo are also being faced by my likes around the world.
Who is a teenager??
A teenager is a person, youth, adolescent between the ages of 13-19. Of course, I am not less than 13 nor above 19 hence,I am a perfect example of a teenager. Teenage years are so difficult, yes I am talking from experience therefore let us consider why it is difficult.
Precious is a perfect example of a teenager.
Common teenage problems
Body image/self esteem: Teenagers tend to care more about their looks and appearances virtually all the time. At this stage of life, they purchase too many body care products for skin maintenance. Some who were disabled right from childhood may look for all possible means to correct their flaws.
Coping with stress: In a bid to equate or balance the proportion between school work, family, peers, recreation among others, they tend to be in a tight corner. It is even difficult managing time, everything now seems to be on their neck, It is normal.
Peer influence/competition: Teenagers who are extroverts like me tend to make friends very quickly and they do their best to keep this friendship. Hence, they might be willing to go extra miles to please a friend and may absorb any suggestion by their peers more than that of their parent. Teens seems to be competitive among their peers, they want to feel among so parents should not be shocked when they make demands for the latest phones, fashion styles etc. We all remember the post I made yesterday about the human brain not fully formed until 25 years?? Smiles, teenagers do act childish sometimes and make wrong decisions due to a brain not fully formed, only kidding though.
Being victim of bullying: Yes, this one is actually very tough to handle. Youths are being bullied verbally and physically as well. This could pose a threat to the teen's mental life thus leading to depression.
Depression: This part really got me because I am a victim, I understand perfectly how it feels to be depressed. Research shows that 60% of our teens are depressed as a result of too many expectations, irritating and hurtful words by parents, so sad.It has also been noticed that most suicides are committed by depressed youths who think they have no future.
Illicit/premarital sex: Youths are pressurized by peers and admirers to engage in sexual activities as it seems to be normal and highly acceptable by people around us. Moral decadence has come to stay and our young ones seem to suffer more as they are the most targeted victims.
Teenage/unwanted pregnancy: Research highlights that about 80% of our teenage girls conceive at the ages of 13-19 due to peer influence, financial gain("the use what you have to get what you want syndrome"). This might affect their academic careers/future achievement and in the quest to get rid of the child through abortion, they kick the bucket. Devastating!
Cyber/internet addiction: Since some of our teenagers seems to be secretive and reserved, they resort to their phones, laptops etc for comfort, they spend more time fiddling with their phones. Actually I have got such a friend,she cannot live without her phone right with her.
Drug abuse: Teens of both genders engage in drug abuse by taking in hard drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, heroin and alcohol to keep them active. But this is very disastrous as most lunatics we find on the streets are mostly teenagers and victims of drug abuse.
Our dear loving parents,we adore you for taking good care of your teens, creating a friendly atmosphere for your adolescents and helping them say NO to peer group pressure. We all know that it is not easy but this privilege is bestowed to you by God and he is very grateful for taking yourself responsibilities seriously. If your teen behaves strange or weird, do not be mad at him/her, it is normal. The best you can offer is making yourself available when needed.
God help us ooo
You are on point dear. I use to tell my teenage sister if she passes this stage it will be very good for her. Because this stage if you dont have self control you will be mislead
Exactly the point......
Distractions too plenty
God help us
I was ones a teenager like you @precious123, all that you mentioned is true, i experienced all and today I can help a teenager from my own experience, if you as a teenager can write this, it means you will soon leave teen age, yes because your experience shows that you are matured in knowledge.
Our dear parents, you have heard @precious123, let's continue to do our best
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I pray our parents understands
As a teenager, you will not understand how much parents are putting in until you become a parent, it always like that that is why we appreciate our parents the more when we have children
My dear this is exactly, that is why the bible encouraged us to work with the wise that we will become wise. But if we work with the stupid, we will fall victim
You nailed it on the head
This proverb that says "show me your friend and I will tell you who you are" is very true
You are right but the best activities needed here is for the teens to first of hear instructions, obey them and apologize when they are wrong, some are very stubborn trying to challenge a more experienced adult, it's provoking. Thanks for sharing
I understand
There will be further posts concerning teens in the future.
We are waiting, please teens, make una dey hear oOoOO.😂😂😂
I was once a teenager, it is a stage of life where no one is right except what you think as a teenager, sometimes we got ourselves into trouble but thank God for our caring parents.
I was once a teenager and every single thing you stated here is true. But it is very important that you lay your foundation well as a teenager so that you won’t have regrets later in life.