Young adult literature

rather a difference between the maturity of the teen and adult brain. This difference is what has shaped the stereotype of the typical teenager as impulsive, spontaneous, and dramatic. Teenagers as a whole are infamous for their rashness and overall wild nature. They are depicted in movies and books as creatures separate from the human race, with a mind of their own. However, it is now…

actually a form of synaptic plasticity, so when the brain gets the ‘reward’ a drug temporarily provides, the brain starts to build a stronger synapse. And because teenagers are still so impressionable, drugs can become more addictive than they are to adults, and it can be harder to shake this habit later in life. Although heightened emotions and lack of impulse control are normal for this age group, it is still important to be on the lookout for mental illnesses. Schizophrenia, bipolar, and…

Since getting my license at age 16, I have been able to dive to work. Driving allows teens to do a lot more in terms of responsibility. The driving age should remain at the age of 16 because it allows the teen to set a job, not worry about catching a bus, and teaches them responsibitity. It is important for a teen to have a job at the age of 16. Teens do not have to rely on their parents for everything such as buying gas and jast food a person does not have to rely on a parent to get to…

Teenagers are growing adults who are learning the values of responsibilities everyday. I disagree with the city council and believe that there should not be a curfew that would make it illegal for teenagers to be out after 10 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on the weekends. First, many teens already have so many restrictions, so why should they endure another one? Adding another limit to their life will only make teens stressed. This matter should be dealt with parents and the teenagers themselves…

Curfews does having one really lead to keeping teenagers out of trouble? Many would say yes parents giving there kids a curfew will keep them safe they will be at home. If the parents fall asleep what is stopping them from sneaking out absolutely nothing. But it is not the parents it's a law and they can't sneak out where would they go all the stores will know of the law. In Montgomery, Alabama they have this rule expect teens can be out past it if they are with a parent are guardian. Some…

During the past 15 years, graduated driver’s licensing programs have become a standard across the country. These requires teens to spend more of their time driving with their parents, or any adult experienced driver, before they are on their own. These programs dramatically reduce the rate of teen’s fatal crashes. According to the NIH-supported research effort, these programs reduced the amount of fatal crashes among 16 and 17-year-olds by 8…

feet, nag, and brag, but not all of them are rebellious. Changing the curfew on weekdays to 10 and weekends to midnight is pointless because teenagers thrive off of disobedience, not all teenagers are rebellious, and curfew interferes with teenagers young lives. The adrenaline is what makes a teenager thrive for dangerous situations. They love the thrill of almost not making it or almost getting caught. The consequences are inevitable to teenagers. They simply do not care. To teenagers, though,…

Most teenagers these days think that caring for their mental health is overrated and not worth their time; but why do you think they are having an overwhelming and stressful time. . .maybe mental self care isn’t as overrated as they thought. During middle school, you really want to care for your mental health, but it is also really important at every stage of life. It is important for teens to care for their mental health by spending less time on social media, thinking positively, and avoiding…

been recently riding with a drunk person. These appalling and saddening statistics display that the millions of teen drivers, driving on the roads of the States, are more likely to drive while drinking or to be riding with someone who is drunk, than adults. In addition, friends encourage each other to be part of the ‘fun’ and then…boom: a car crash and crushed lives. Even though the outstretched road may sound appealing, it is overflowing with easy access to drugs and teens are vulnerable prey…

their development? Is the community well organized and close or it run down and untrustworthy? A community with a lack of face, according to the article, could explain for the delinquent activities that are influenced by the adults there. For example, if they see the adults doing poorly, adolescences may act poorly. A community that offers support is the primary source of developing a healthy adolescent and…