I chose the following decision theme from the handout: Facebook and other social networks… Do they assist or impede in identity formation? Explain and how will you advise kids about using or advising Facebook. This issue is prevalent among today’s generation of adolescents, and future ones. Because technology continues to grow at a rapid pace, … Read more
Currently, one of the most talked about issues in health and nutrition is the obesity crisis in America, specifically the rapidly increasing rates of obesity. Is the obesity epidemic currently plaguing America being caused by Socioeconomic status (SES) and increasing poverty rates, or are parental/family influences to include lack of proper portioning/nutrition, sedentary lifestyle and … Read more
In or out! As expected, current players have a significantly greater interest and level of involvement in rugby than past players and, in turn, non-players. In order to determine the boys’ overall interest in rugby, all subjects were asked to rate their attitude towards the game on a five-point scale from one to five. Eight … Read more
‘Shame and Blame’ effects teenagers negatively at home and at school through the accumulation of a decaying amount of pressure said teenager has to carry. Shame, a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt, shortcoming or impropriety, is but a symptom of others blaming you more than you are used to. And the idea … Read more
More often than not, driving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Especially among teenagers. Teen drivers are more dangerous and more likely to be involved in an accident, anyone can tell you that. If a teenager is such a dangerous driver, what can we do about it? More importantly, how do … Read more
There’s a problem that the city believes that they have the right to give people’s children a curfew outside of the curfew the parent has created. This argument is just beginning to gain traction as teenagers want to stay out later to spend time with their friends “Netflixing and Chilling”. According to Jonathan Zimmerman’s article … Read more
Pop culture is transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people. Pop culture can be expressed through many different ways such as fashion, music, television, movies, cars and sports. Pop culture was targeted at teens for many reasons. These reasons were that teens cared how they appeared and were influenced by the … Read more
Youth subculture is seen as an illustration of social change or a barometer of future changes, that is why at the time of social, economic and political changes, youth becomes an object of sociological, cultural and psychological analysis in contemporary society. Understanding youth subculture enables researcher and academics to have an insight of the problem … Read more