Teenagers: The Leading Cause Of Stereotypes

“You’re just a kid, you don’t know anything!” “Don’t listen to her, she doesn’t know right from wrong yet.” Teenagers today are constantly being deemed the uneducated youth by the adults around us. It’s extremely difficult to be taken seriously in the eyes of my parents and the eyes of my superiors simply because I am “less wise” or “immature.” As someone who is avidly involved in politics and present social movements, such as feminism and the Black Lives Matter campaign, it is almost insulting. Something we are lacking in today’s society is the involvement of teenagers in politics; voter turnouts for 18 and 19 year olds are as low as ever, no thanks to ridiculing adults. It is tough being a teenager who longs to vote and participate. Adults all around the world perceive social media as something that distracts us teenagers from reality and living our lives, however, it is because of social media that the generation being raised is more …show more content…
Stress from schoolwork or even stress from home. Overcoming stress is one of the most difficult challenges we face today. We are expected to attend classes every day, participate in every extra-curricular available, while also getting a part time job and applying for colleges and scholarships. It is imperative to prioritize and pace yourself, and to know when to take a break. Ultimately, the best way we can overcome this constant pressure is looking forward to our promising futures, something that can almost only be accomplished if you complete all of the extra work that causes all of the stress. Numerous people consider the current education system to be corrupt, putting so much stress on our lives that it can unbearable occasionally. We learn how to tolerate, and how to push through even when we’re at our lowest. It’s because of this that we know there is still a light at the end of the tunnel and we will get there despite anything that is trying to hold us