Teenagers in Today's Society

[xboxbob11]

Most people say that "the children are the future."

If that is true, then we should be looking to help the teenage generation succeed. There are manyt chaotic issues they are facing such as peer pressure, drugs, negative influence, and even underage sex.

Worse, I feel as if there is hardly anyone for them to look up to. Most of them are either scandal-ridden celebrities and members of an anonymous mainstream music band.

So the question is, how are we supposed to encourage the teenage generation to succeed and set the standards for the future of our country?

[UWDarDar17]

At 2/25/07 01:39 PM, xboxbob11 wrote:

:There are manyt chaotic issues they are facing such as peer pressure, drugs, negative influence, and even underage sex.

There's always been those pressures, no matter what generation- the only thing that changes are the drugs, the negative influence, and the sex position.

Worse, I feel as if there is hardly anyone for them to look up to. Most of them are either scandal-ridden celebrities and members of an anonymous mainstream music band.

Who said we have to look to celebrities or music bands? What about the scientists, the Olympic atheletes, the painter, the writer, the entrepreneur...or, God forbid, our parents? I think you're not really trusting of the majority of teens who know that the behavior and lifestyle of those "scandal-ridden celebrities" and "mainstream music band" is poor.

So the question is, how are we supposed to encourage the teenage generation to succeed and set the standards for the future of our country?

Well, since you're a teenager yourself...start with you. Set an example. Write a book, make a piece of art, start a business, make some small discovery, save a person's life, save the world single-handedly! I'll be waiting to hear about you in the news.

[Kev-o]

The pressure has always exsisted on teens.

[fahrenheit]

At 2/25/07 02:59 PM, UWDarDar17 wrote: Well, since you're a teenager yourself...start with you. Set an example.

Yeah, right, like teenagers look at each other for inspiration.

[SolInvictus]

i look in my pants.

[Tancrisism]

At 2/25/07 06:00 PM, fahrenheit wrote: Yeah, right, like teenagers look at each other for inspiration.

Some do.

[random8982]

At 2/25/07 01:39 PM, xboxbob11 wrote: Most people say that "the children are the future."

Duh.

If that is true, then we should be looking to help the teenage generation succeed. There are manyt chaotic issues they are facing such as peer pressure, drugs, negative influence, and even underage sex.

As was said before, those pressures have always existed, the only things that changed was the drugs, position on sex, etc.

Worse, I feel as if there is hardly anyone for them to look up to. Most of them are either scandal-ridden celebrities and members of an anonymous mainstream music band.

Step up and be someone that other people could look up to. Help that geeky kid that everyone picks on. Go tutor some elementary school kids, get involved in community service. DO SOMETHING. And when you go to do something, drag a friend along with you. If you're helping to organize an event, recruit some friends and get them involved. It builds character and leadership skills and it's always fun.

You guys figure it out. Older generations can only help you along, you actually get there on your own.

So the question is, how are we supposed to encourage the teenage generation to succeed and set the standards for the future of our country?

The best way to start would be to reform the education system. Get that up out of the shitter and you'll already have half the battle. How do we solve this? Let's not build another jail, but build another school or hire more teachers with better pay. Spending money on programs that will prepare for 'tomorrow's criminal' is basically giving up on the kids before we even gave them a shot.

At 2/25/07 06:00 PM, fahrenheit wrote: Yeah, right, like teenagers look at each other for inspiration.

If you think that, you're a sad person. I knew plenty of kids in high school who made a difference and inspired me to be a better person. Most of the time, people refer to them as friends. Go get some.

[Memorize]

I would say today's 'youth' society is better than those of the 60's and 70's.

[funky-munky]

Well, since you're a teenager yourself...start with you. Set an example. Write a book, make a piece of art, start a business, make some small discovery, save a person's life, save the world single-handedly! I'll be waiting to hear about you in the news.

find out more at your local library

[fahrenheit]

At 2/25/07 06:14 PM, random8982 wrote: If you think that, you're a sad person.

If telling the truth is sad, which it is, then your right.

I knew plenty of kids in high school who made a difference and inspired me to be a better person.

And I know plenty of kids in todays high school that have given up on school.

Most of the time, people refer to them as friends.

Theres a difference between writing a book and inspiring people to go out and do something with their lives, and convincing someone to stay in high school or study for an exam.

Go get some.

Oh man, oh wow that hurt my feewings, say your sowy.

Idiot.

[Elfer]

The people who can adequately deal with those problems are the ones who set the standards.

I mean, if I can handle having sex, doing drugs, and being subjected to peer pressure and negative influences, while still going to university for an engineering degree, surely these factors aren't going to tear down our society.

[random8982]

At 2/25/07 08:18 PM, fahrenheit wrote:

If telling the truth is sad, which it is, then your right.
And I know plenty of kids in todays high school that have given up on school.
Theres a difference between writing a book and inspiring people to go out and do something with their lives, and convincing someone to stay in high school or study for an exam.
Oh man, oh wow that hurt my feewings, say your sowy.
Idiot.

And you all just constantly prove why kids your age are complete morons. Thanks for reinforcing stereotypes against teenagers.

[Memorize]

At 2/25/07 08:26 PM, Elfer wrote:

I mean, if I can handle having sex, doing drugs, and being subjected to peer pressure and negative influences, while still going to university for an engineering degree, surely these factors aren't going to tear down our society.

You underestimate the stupidity in the average person.

[packow]

It's not like there's some crisis affecting teenagers. The same "problems" were just as prevalent in so many previous generations... and they turned out fine.

[Elfer]

At 2/25/07 09:08 PM, Memorize wrote:

At 2/25/07 08:26 PM, Elfer wrote:

I mean, if I can handle having sex, doing drugs, and being subjected to peer pressure and negative influences, while still going to university for an engineering degree, surely these factors aren't going to tear down our society.

You underestimate the stupidity in the average person.

No, I have faith in the ability of the intelligent to exploit the stupid, and the inevitability of the stupid being tricked into compliance by the intelligent.

[fahrenheit]

At 2/25/07 08:35 PM, random8982 wrote: And you all just constantly prove why kids your age are complete morons. Thanks for reinforcing stereotypes against teenagers.

Of course, dont apply any reason or logic to your statement.
Just make a statement because of your all knowing 6 years of knowledge that makes you a god compared to me.

That doesnt make you look like an ass.

[random8982]

At 2/25/07 11:46 PM, fahrenheit wrote:

Of course, dont apply any reason or logic to your statement.
Just make a statement because of your all knowing 6 years of knowledge that makes you a god compared to me.

Never said I was a god compared to you. But please, enjoy.

And if that's not enough, you'll realize why in the next 6 years.

[BritZombie]

Well if sex is used with protection theres nito wrong with that, and they are still people to look up to.

Thats where England and USA music difer, with role models. Even london rap its usually jam packed full of anti-gun anti-drug messages and so forth

[Pennmannen]

At 2/25/07 06:17 PM, Memorize wrote: I would say today's 'youth' society is better than those of the 60's and 70's.

Well in the 60's they could always send the bad kids to vietnam.

Conclusion: We need a new vietnam war.

[Draconias]

At 2/26/07 03:43 PM, BritZombie wrote: Well if sex is used with protection theres nito wrong with that, and they are still people to look up to.

How naive. Of course there's still things wrong with it. It's still not truly safe, it's still sex, and it still has all the same issues, just some (like pregnancy) are less likely.

Thats where England and USA music difer, with role models. Even london rap its usually jam packed full of anti-gun anti-drug messages and so forth

The problem here is not the difference between US and British music. It's the fact that anyone considers those people to be role models at all. Do not look to music and celebrities for role models, look to the local heroes: the firefighters, the best teachers, the good parents, etc. Celebrities and politicians are just egomaniacal attention whores-- they should not be role models.

[hairy-eyeball]

Right....lemme explain something to you....

You know the whole generation gap in the 1960's, drugs, sex came into the culture.

Well It was always there in the first place...... we're no different to you. I go out egging, I get drunk and spend 99% of my teenage life seeking girls. But....I am also more literate and articulate than 99% of the adults I meet.

We're the same as you, we just treat it a slightly differently. Drugs and alcohal have always had international and cultural parralels. In the 1800's there was gin for an example....Did you know that Islam forbids alcohal and allows cannabis? Did you also know that alcohal is soooo much worse for you that cannabis....

Yet it's illegal....because of tax issues believe it or not. That's why, not because the government loves you....but because you can't tax an underground business. After all alcohal and tobacco have govermental origins...so it's cultural and legally bred into us. But cannabis....a late addition. Can not....so it can not be taxed. And is not profitable.....

What you consider sane for your generation is just your cultural "blue line", what does it matter if the next generation changes it? It's not like you had it perfect did you?

Don't judge us....we're looking after you in a few decades.

[fahrenheit]

At 2/26/07 03:19 PM, random8982 wrote: Never said I was a god compared to you. But please, enjoy.

Thanks for justifying your stereotype of someone who uses their age as an excuse to be right.

[NextToNothing]

What's wrong with teen sex?

and I want an answer that isn't STD's or about religion

[Boltrig]

At 2/27/07 12:23 AM, NextToNothing wrote: What's wrong with teen sex?

and I want an answer that isn't STD's or about religion

Fine. Although saying you want an answer that isnt about STD's is bloody stupid. Its a big factor. Theres an agerestriction on consensual sex because the younger you are the less likely you will be mentally mature enoughto grasp the full seriousness of sex.

Plus, theres the pregnancy issue. No contraception is 100% effective, so theres always a chance that the couple involved could end up with an unwanted child. Ignoring the fact that all pregnancies carry health risks, I think you can still appreciate why it's be a pretty bad idea to have even more teenage mothers around.

[Boltrig]

At 2/26/07 05:12 PM, hairy-eyeball wrote:

Did you also know that alcohal is soooo much worse for you that cannabis....

Not always. Its binge drinking thats the problem. Hitting your liver with so much shite at once damages it, but having a few every now and then is OK so long as youre not going to excesses. Your liver can regenerate over time so provided youre not fucking it up constantly then I dont see a problem.

Yet it's illegal....because of tax issues believe it or not. That's why, not because the government loves you....but because you can't tax an underground business. After all alcohal and tobacco have govermental origins...so it's cultural and legally bred into us. But cannabis....a late addition. Can not....so it can not be taxed. And is not profitable.....

Gasoline wasnt widely used at the time of the US gaining independance, but thats still taxed. Thats part of the call to make cannabis legal. If you legalise something, theres no call for it to be an underground business.

[xboxbob11]

At 2/26/07 05:24 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Stop fucking bothering them. and let them be dumb fucks

Teenagers are really that gullible? Well I guess it might make sense giving their modern-day situation.

[emmytee]

At 2/25/07 06:17 PM, Memorize wrote: I would say today's 'youth' society is better than those of the 60's and 70's.

In the 70's there were more drugs and hippies.

Now we have emos

[bcdemon]

At 2/25/07 06:17 PM, Memorize wrote: I would say today's 'youth' society is better than those of the 60's and 70's.

Better in what way?

[Jizzlebang]

Yeah, because there wasn't any underage sex, drugs, drinking, and world problems from 1900 till 1980.

None.

[AvocadoClock]

Blah blah blah, let's all complain about nondescript problems affecting teens in indirect ways. What would happen if the teenagers in today's society "failed"? There's no such thing. How do you categorize a failure?

It's all really stupid.
I'm with Elfer on this.
Time will go on.
We'll survive those crazy teenage years.