Teen Issues

Obviously, there are a variety of issues facing the teens of today - some good, and some bad. Unfortunately, some of the most influential of these are the ones that have a negative effect on the world's youths. In my opinion, the most dangerous of these issues is that of individuality. Though finding individuality is a great success for any person - especially someone struggling with the already-present pressures of adolescence - it can also be reversed into a destructive experience. As a young person struggles to create a significant and unique identity for themselves in society, they might settle into a lifestyle that is a dangerous way for them to express themselves. Contrastingly, they may be influenced to instead look towards conformity and "fitting in" as a way to please those around them, whether those people be parents, teachers, or peers. It is important for teens to maintain a strong sense of right and wrong, and to do what they can to stay true to themselves while also pursuing a way to stand out from the crowd. As can be seen, the struggle to find one's own place in the world can be a good experience, but it can also create bigger problems and produce dangerous results.