Adolescence

Age Drinking is a big problem that causes many teen-age deaths in the United States, however, many people still argue that the legal age for drinking should be reduced to eighteen. This issue has been brought up many times, but the law has not been changed since the change to twenty-one in 1980. States have…

  Substance abuse quickly became a way of life for many young adults. As a result, this inapt behavior still continues today. To first-time college students, acting in a way that parents would disapprove somehow exhibits breaking from the womb. This “Mom can’t control me now” attitude greatly contributes to substance abuse among undergraduates. These…

There is no denying the fact that T.V. programs specially the reality shows have the great impact on human life in many ways. Nowadays, numerous aldolescent T.v. shows broadcast by television industries based on drama, comedy, entertainment. Reality TV is a huge part of our television viewing culture. Television broadcasters use portray in reality programs…

Just An Easy Fix? “How does it feel, to be on your own, with no direction home, like a rolling stone?” -Bob Dylan Lois Stavsky quotes, “It can’t feel good. Especially when you’re only a teenager, barely past the years where life should be a comforting cocoon, and just before the age when you are…

In discusses how American cultural values and the concept of the ideal body type influence women. Chernin’s attitude towards this is negative, she believes the thin body types shown in advertising and media lead women to see themselves as not good enough. She tells how women strive for the ideal body so much that it…

When the interview was over there was no doubt that Berkowitz was the Son of Sam. The details that he supplied about each assault were bits of information that only the killer would know. At the end of the session, Berkowitz politely wished him good night. Coffey was amazed by Berkowitz. When I first walked…

Whether it’s indirectly or directly implied, being fit and obtaining the perfect body is a goal that everyone wants—not just women, men as well. However, not many are able to achieve their idea of the perfect body image because of many reasons, whether it be due to lack of motivation, health problems, or discouragement from…

As our society becomes more media based, we find a new trend in how people manage their time. For decades the media has been scrutinized for the negativity we see in society and especially in the developing and tender minds of our children. As the media becomes more pervasive and powerful, its impact on individuals…

More teens are working today then ever. In 1980 one out of every ten teens was working part time, and 1 out 20 teens was working full-time. Today those numbers have went down more than half. One out of every four teens work part time, and one out of every ten teens work full-time. In…

It can be used to raise awareness for an important cause, but it can also be used to spread hate, especially between young and adolescent. Being a teenager, I can definitely say that how social media runs teens life, but is it the right way? Austen McCann makes a brilliant point in his article, “Social…