The Adolescents

As the use of technology seems to be advancing by the days, more and more minors are becoming internet savvy trading in Barbie’s and Books for iPads and eBooks. With social media becoming so easily accessible to our youth, concerns have surfaced regarding their safety. Many feel as if social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can lead to youth being exposed to the threat of cyber bullying and sexual predators. There are some who say without these sites we could stifle a…

Studies around the United States, Canada, and Europe have all found evidence regarding higher levels of depressive symptoms among girls. Previous research all suggest gender differences in depression across cultures and race. Female adolescents are exposed to high levels of stress and even lower levels of self-esteem, psychological resources, and responsiveness to life stress. Also, parent- child relationships account for gender differences is depression. The researchers believe that…

Psychological dependence of fast food among adolescents Fast food faces a serious problem of causing heavy addiction to the public in the United States, especially in the adolescents. Fast food industry in the United States can be traced back to almost a century ago, since when the dependence appears occur. There are a variety of aspects influence the fast food mental addiction. In this article, three literatures will be reviewed and discussed around the theme “psychological dependence of fast…

Technology today is making the world a much smaller place, social media in particular can connect you with people all around the world never having visited that country, or maybe even that continent before. This, of course, from an obvious perspective can have very positive outcomes. The ability to socialize with various cultures would only further educate people particularly youth. However, I had to wonder, is there any adverse effects to being able to communicate on such a wide basis; is it…

Adolescents commonly would try anything to fit in in a group and be accepted by their peers. Often, they are under a tremendous social and peer pressure that leads them to engage in risky behaviors, such as cigarette smoking, unprotected sex and even to the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. As the health care provider, caring and interviewing Rachel, I would first establish rapport and a trust relationship that would elicit an open communication with her and will allow her to express concerns…

Becoming an Adolescent Treatment Worker (ATW) was one of those experiences. As an ATW I have encounter a lot of children/youth from ages 12 to 18 years old. I was able to interact with youth that had several background histories that I can relate to you. Not only did I monitor them, pass medication, help with homework but I was able to be a role model, a mentor, and advocate for them. There were days that the youth would have challenging times and I would be there to help them make the right…

Social Media’s Negative Effects on Adolescents Adolescence is an important period in our lifetime, it is when we are most vulnerable to influence by others. Social media plays a huge role in how people connect with one another in their daily lives. This is especially true for adolescents who are among the heaviest users of social networking sites. While teens strive to find their own identities, they come across several forms of influence through social media. Some of these effects are caused by…

that you have a stubborn fifteen year old daughter. Would you punish her by taking her phone, ground her, or even possibly let her continue on to with the misbehavior for claiming it to be milestone growth? The writer of “Helping Parents Survive Adolescent Rebellion” was prompted to write this article because of a story trending in the headlines. It alarmed the author, so he began to wonder if it could ever happen to his kid. Rebellious teenagers should be protected and disciplined for their own…

dental care poor hygiene can lead to various health problems. Children with decayed teeth are more risk to have a lower body weight by 80% compared to the ideal weight of children their age (Acs, 1992). There are four stages that can impact a adolescents oral health. Stage two which is where the primary teeth have all erupted. The dental care during this time is very important and can set how the permanent teeth come out. They can be crooked and overcrowded which can lead to the need for braces…

The social view on adolescent sexuality varies across cultures, societies, communities, and families. It is a controversial topic because some individuals perceive sexuality as an important development of a teenager’s gender and identity, while others are opposed to the sexual interaction of adolescence. In the book Not Under My Roof, Amy Schalet demonstrates that in the Netherlands, society provides information and support about sexuality to teenagers. The normalization of sexual behavior in…