Essays on Adolescence

The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were three of the most advanced civilization in the Americas. They each brought major accomplishments to the world during their period of reign and some of these accomplishments are still used to this very day. Each one of these civilizations …

Reaction paper: Last July 23, 2011, an orientation on disaster preparedness and prohibited dangerous drugs was held at the CE building during our NSTP. The speaker wanted to make us prepared at all times in case of natural disasters or calamities either natural or man-made. …

The following paper will present a counterargument to the idea that body image is shaped by attitudes in the media.  Part of this counterargument will rely on the fact that thinness is cultural problem and not a media problem as will be examined using the …

Short Essay on Generation Gap by Bunty Rane Life styles, rapid changes in Science and Technology has transformed our outlook towards life, increasing the divide, much more than it has ever happened in the past. The divide has always been there but never before has it …

During the teen years, adolescents go through many different changes. These changes cause many teens to feel as though they are the only ones that have these feelings and that no one can help them. The teen that develops these types of mentality generally has …

Nicole Ruben TRF 235 January 31, 2012 LIRWA The Effects of the Media on Young Women Women seen in the media are typically gorgeous, thin, and flawless. Seeing these characteristics promotes an unrealistic body type that many girls strive to have. What this does is …

Much research studies had focused on the behavior of male delinquency. However, there has been a steady rise of juvenile female offenders as well as on the criminal justice system. Media has sensationalized the account of female violence. The rise in number of arrests however, …

Physical exercises is very important to the body of a normal human being as they have several benefits mainly for the aged people. Some researchers have examined how the human intelligence is affected by physical exercise. In the The executive function in human has been …

1. Introduction (paragraph 1) A. Hook: Computer, hand phones, Internet, and latest gadgets such as GPStacking devices are not anymore unusual thing in our daily life. B. Connecting Information People start to use those technological inventions as their daily life needs. People’s life style has …

At the core of the film’s narrative is the relationship and interactions between three young Black males: Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding, Jr. ), Darrin “Doughboy” Baker (Ice Cube), and Ricky Baker (Morris Chestnut). The audience witnesses how racism, indifference, rampant violence, and the increasing disintegration …

Our hometown is where our roots lie; that is where our ancestors were born. Our roots lie in a modest town called Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey. Nestled in the heart of New Jersey, “Somerset County is one of the fourth wealthiest counties in the …

The child recognizes his/her parents as safe people. Improving socials skills, developing friendships, Improving self-confidence, and aiding the care ever.  A central task of adolescence is to develop a sense of oneself as an autonomous individual. The drive for such autonomy derives from the internal, …

Are sports beneficial or detrimental to youth? Why and how? When and where? A lot of questions have been asked either by parents or by other people who are doing this type of research. Although the physical exercise provided by sports is essential, there are …

The intriguing documentary of Killing Us Softly 4 by Jean Kilbourne, provides for a controversial topic of the basis of advertising in the media and how it affects women directly and indirectly. Consequently, harsh results are perceived from these advertisements. Of all the “factual” statements …

The Internet’s Effect on Teenagers Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of internet usage on a user’s life. Internet addiction is a serious complication effecting America’s teenagers. An abundance of support, self-help, and anonymous therapy web sites are available to …

The Media’s Influence on Female Body Dissatisfaction Too often we hear ourselves and others complain about the way we look. Females of all ages complain that they need to lose weight, need a nose Job, lip injections, Bottom, and implants. These surgical procedures are even …

In a quotation mark by Columbia professor and philosopher, Mortimer Adler, ”The intent of acquisition is growing, and our heads, unlike our organic structures, can go on turning as we continue to populate. ” The University of Kansas ‘ Circle of Inclusion Project defines developmentally …

Since the new millennium occurred, social networking sites have been popping up everywhere, from Friendster, to MySpace, to Facebook. Setting apart the old way of communicating, by telephone, letters, and in person is having a negative impact on us. People young and old have found …

McDonald’s has been built on a strong vision and foundation. It has experienced many challenges along the way. But McDonald’s continue to fight back and tries to get into shape. Financial Times reported that McDonald’s global sales rise 6. 2 per cent in April this …

Many of our nation’s children are brought up in an environment that is ill conducive to their well-being and thus fails to provide them with necessary skills and traits requisite for future success. (more…)

As technology give way to broader telecommunication options, a new form of social community was formed. The Cyber Community has been one of the most intriguing forms of contemporary society and adolescents welcomed it willingly. (more…)

Studies regarding substance abuse (alcohol included) yielded results that clearly associate self esteem closely to it. Those who are engaged in alcohol use in later or older age do so because they have learned the use of it in their early and moldable years (11 …

Facebooks manager of privacy & safety had announced that the social network has “thought a lot” about opening up the site to children under the age of thirteen to get the opportunity to access on to Facebook. Similarly, Facebook had changed its policies that allow …

In recent year, a book “Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mom” written by Amy Chu have arouse public attention. It evoked general public’s vivid discussion about choose the Chinese or Western parenting way. Tiger Mom is denote to the aggressive moms, albeit originally it referred …

Human Development Categories of culture, race, and ethnicity are fluid, continuously shaped and redefined by social and political forces. Cognitive Development Pattern of change in the mental abilities such as learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity. Cohort A group of people born at …

Research Essay on Pro-Abortion Every woman should have the opportunity to determine if they would want to keep their child or abort it. Growing up in today’s society, I find myself in an environment where kids are having kids, parents who aren’t capable to raise …

Most people are unfortunately misled as to what is rap music. Many people seem to have only heard commercial rap; commercial rap is “gangster rap”. Most of the commercial rap songs talk about getting money, gang banging, and some kind of explicit love or sex. …

Pregnant Teens Janet Riley AED/201-Teaching as a Profession December 23, 2012 Mary Ortiz Pregnant Teens In 2010 data was presented by Voices for Virginia’s Children showing a pregnancy rate for school aged children in Virginia Beach to be 106. 7 per 1000 teens (The Annie …

You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? At its most basic, exercise is any type of physical exertion we perform in an effort to improve our health, shape our bodies, and boost performance (Waehner, Web). Adults, men and …

How do leaders develop? Given the large amount of different facets leaders posses in order to perform effectively in their respective domains, it is hard to specifically define leadership- however, it can be merely presented as an influencing process between a leader and the people …