Essays on Adolescence

Jane Doe Ms. Smith English 11 17 October 2011 Underage Drinking and You According to Answers. com, an average of twelve thousand nine hundred eighty two people die a year from underage drinking; many of them being car accidents. With so many people underage drinking, …

Introduction.When we think of drug nuts and maltreatment we usually think of people who take the common street drugs such as cocaine, cleft, heroine, or other illegal drugs. However most people do n’t recognize or take earnestly the turning figure of maltreaters of prescription drugs …

The book “Beyond thee Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism” by Katherine Ketcham is devoted to the problem of alcoholism and the author ties to fill in the gaps in knowledge. The author discusses current theory of alcoholism, defines its causes and consequences and says that …

Globalization has a big influence to Muslim populations and it brings huge impacts to the world in every single aspect. Plus, global economy is one of the greatest things happened directly proportional to the rise of globalization. The concept of globalization brings the culture of …

Erica Del Vigna Coms 2 Negative Outline Proposition: The state of California should legalize marijuana. I. Introduction Thesis: Though I agree that marijuana should be put into a controlled environment, I believe it should not be legalized due to its poor health attributes, and its …

Most people have something they treasure since childhood. For some, it may be their first baseball mitt or first basketball. As for me, it is my Chinese traditional blanket. It holds priceless memories of my (1)blissful childhood days when my only worry was how to …

Abortion should be prevented Why deny someone a well-deserved life? Abortion is one of the topics that cause more victims in the world, the decision to make it legal or illegal is discussed in several countries and even religious entities. I feel abortion can be …

Suicide means an individual intentionally to adopt various means to end his life. It has been the second leading cause of death among college students (Caruso, n. d. ). The problem is getting serious in developing country such as Hong Kong and the ways to …

Many studies show that individual’s characteristics such as education or gender can predict the experience that the user has when engaging in a social media. Specifically, I would like to explore how the age of social media users is significant when predicting the outcome of …

Legal Age to Drink: Should it be Changed? In this day and age with more sophisticated teens and young people abusing alcohol, the issue concerning whether or not teenagers should be able to drink at a younger age is an important topic. In the article …

In today’s society there is an on going debate over sex education and its influence on our children. “The question is no longer should sex education be taught, but rather how it should be taught” (DeCarlo). With teenage pregnancy rates higher than ever and the …

In our research paper we looked at young marriages especially of those in college. This topic was of interest to us because of our college careers and upcoming marriage. Jeremy is currently a junior in chemical engineering and I am a junior in elementary education. …

In ‘Hidden Intellectualism’, Gerald Graff discusses how educators are approaching the wrong path in getting along their job/activity. They are so focused around academic intelligence that they totally disregard the benefits of being street smart. He trusts that academic intelligence can be critical, however understudies …

Cognitive therapy Is an effective tool In treating anger Issues In young children, especially teens and adolescents. Cognitive therapy has been used by counselors for many years, and has been proven to be quite effective in the management of teen anger issues. Different methods and …

The Legalization of Marijuana Pot, grass, weed, hash, and ganja or Just a few of over 200 slang terms used to describe one very important issue in today’s society. One of the biggest topics up for debate, which has risen In popularity within the last …

To what extent social factors especially academic pressure cause Korean teenagers to commit suicide? Submitted by: Song da hin Extended Essay Table of Contents To what extent social factors especially academic pressure cause Korean teenagers to commit suicide? 1 Abstract3 Introduction4 Causes contributing Korean teenagers …

In her book “Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers”, Alissa Quart systematically demonstrates how generation Y is increasingly subjected to the companies’ various marketing strategies in order to help teen to understand the unconscious negative consequences of materialism and consumption. This book not only …

So only one drink can’t hurt at all. Right? Wrong. That one drink of alcohol and the decision you make to get in a car and drive, can lead you to killing someone, your own death, jail, financial loss, and much more. The most frequently …

This report is a summary of findings of the research conducted by Military Family Research Institute and the DOD Quality of Life Office about the issue of adaptation amongst adolescents in military families when a parent is deployed. (more…)

The person I look up to hit rock bottom at one point and was able to become a better person that they didn’t know even existed. Seeing them go through all the obstacles showed me how strong of a person they truly are and made …

Celebrity Status “Everything I do need a news crew’s presence” – kanye west. Think back to the early years and recall the one role model that was looked up to the most go ahead might have to go back as far as childhood. Ok got …

Sarah wanted to impress them. Maybe Sara did not have many friends, and she wanted to make sure to make a good Impression on these new friends. New friends can be exciting, and the thought of going to a party excited her more because she …

It is powerful and addictive this liquid is taken orally and often consumed in bundant quantities. Surveys say that adolescents and young adults are likely to drink. There are three basic types of alcoholic drinks are: Beer, Wine, Spirit. Their difference is what each is …

Television has become a “member” of almost every single family on our planet. And not just an ordinary member, but a very important one, because the time spent next to it exceeds the amount of time spent together with any other family member. You do …

Nowadays, violence in the streets is becoming commonplace. Headlines are screaming of assaults and other senseless crimes. Thus, it is necessary to understand what causes violence to minimize, if not stop, its prevalence in society. In this age of technology, media is very influential among …

So you want to write a book. Maybe you’re looking for a new revenue stream. Maybe you have a that you think others should adopt to make their days more efficient. Maybe you’ve had a lot of interesting conversations online lately and want to summarize …

Jasmine Cardenas October 17, 2012 English 1000C Professor Bell Skin Deep 1. Since a young boy Dane was not taught about any other races than that of his own. Dane’s family raised him to believe he was superior over other races. His grandfather and great …

The Social Effects of Absentee Fathers on Boys in Inner-city Communities “Fatherliness Is an albatross around the neck of this nation, welling us down and choking development”, is a statement Martin Henry, a national journalist, salutes in his article on May 26, 2013 in the …

Music triggers early sexual activity – study published: Sunday | March 2, 2008 Gareth Manning, Sunday Gleaner Reporter Tony Matterhorn thrilling the crowd at Passa Passa on Spanish Town Road in February 2004. A study found that reggae music is one of the influencing factors …

Why is this topic a controversy today? Social media is considered to be any website that allows social interaction. (pediatrics) These include Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and gaming sites to name a few. Social media is a controversial topic, as it is believed that the …