Category: Topics in the syllabus
Everyone has problems in life. Sometimes, we are able to fix them quickly. However, when they come to difficult problems, they cause a great deal of stress and anxiety and require much more time to fix them. Here a list of 6 everyday problem that face teenagers:
1. Depression
It’s a serious medical illness that negatively affects how someone feels, the way they think and how they act.
Causes:
Causes:
- Changes in the body's balance of hormones.
- Traumatic events during childhood, such as physical or emotional abuse, or loss of a parent.
- Stressful home environment.
- Violence.
- Pessimistic thinking, especially from parents.
- Use of drugs.
- Low self-esteem.
- Academic problems and failure.
- Difficulties with family conflicts and other relationships.
- Social isolation.
- Early pregnancy.
- Suicide.
2. Distracted driving
It’s any activity that diverts attention from driving.
Causes:
Causes:
- Cellphone use.
- Eating or drinking.
- Applying makeup.
- Talking to passengers.
- Handling children or pets.
- Adjusting audio or climate controls.
- Drowsy drivers.
- Being involved in an accident.
- Lost driving privileges.
- Criminal penalties.
- Injuries.
- Death.
3. Bullying
It’s the use of force, coercion, or threat, to abuse or intimidate classmates.
Causes:
Causes:
- The abuser comes from dysfunctional families.
- The abuser has been abused or neglected.
- No culture of respect for others.
- Violent games or movies.
- Low self-esteem.
- Academic problems and failure.
- Social isolation.
- Suicide.
4. Domestic violence
It’s the abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting to maintain power and control.
Causes:
Causes:
- Anger management issues.
- Jealousy.
- Cultural beliefs they have the right to control their partner.
- Use of drugs.
- Low self-esteem.
- Emotional and psychological trauma.
- Bruises.
- Red or purple marks at the neck.
- Involuntary shaking.
- Use of alcohol and other drugs to deal with the pain.
5. Littering
It’s the bad habit of thoughtlessly throwing away or leaving trash or garbage lying around in public places.
Causes:
Causes:
- Laziness.
- Lack of education.
- Spread of diseases.
- Soil, water and air pollution.
6. Parental pressure
It’s the behavior exhibited by parents that is perceived by their children as indicating high, unlikely or unattainable expectations.
Causes:
Causes:
- High expectations.
- Sleep deprivation.
- Eating disorders.
- Cheating.
- Loss of interest in hobbies.