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T E E N S ‘ P R O B L E M S
Klokova Catherine, 9 «B»
Research adviser: E.V.Gerasimova
Teenagers are overwhelmed with
different problems, which are quite
serious.
These problems can
be explained by
the teens’ psychological
instability.
Factors of teens’ misbehavior:
1.Teenagers are greatly influenced by
social problems which do not depend on them
:
unemployment disfunctional families
the stress of getting into a new college
2. Teenagers have got a lot of work. There's
no time for fun and entertainment.
The excessive work leads to an inner conflict
with the grown-ups.
House-hold
chores
Paid job
Studies
The conflict with parents is very difficult to solve.
Many teens don’t like to
discuss things with their
parents.
Teenagers don't know how to organize
their life.
Parents consider drugs to be the most
serious problem of their children, but
they are wrong.
The most important teens’
problem is their relationships.
Falling out with the friends can seriously
influence the teens’ mental health.
What do you think the biggest problem
of today’s teenager is? What are they
like? The facts about teenage life may
seem shocking.
These are some facts
typical
of British teenagers:
33% of UK teens say
they began drinking alcohol at the age of thirteen or
younger.
British teens drink more alcohol than teens anywhere in Europe.
Four out of ten UK teenagers
are so ignorant about cooking
that they can’t even boil/fry an egg.
One in every four teens
smokes.
33% of 15-year-old
say they have tried
drugs.
9% of UK teens never read books for pleasure.
75% of UK teens
have their own
television
and watch it many hours a day.
Every one in fi ve UK teens
is overweight or obese.
64% of 15-year-olds take less than half
an hour’s exercise a day.
More than 5% of pupils leave school
with no qualifi cations for working
life.
Young people have larger groups
of friends than twenty or thirty years
ago.
Communication is very important to 11-16-
year-olds.
82% of them have a mobile phone and spend a lot
of money talking with friends.
45% of UK teens regularly surf the net.
60% of teens are happy to give out
their e-mail address.
What about us?
In comparison with British teenagers we look
much better.
Here are some facts about us:
90% of us can make an omelette.
90%
10%
Can you boil/fry an egg?
Yes No
20%
20%
4%20%4%
13%
8%10% 3%
What kind of dishes can you cook?
Convenience foods (pizza, nuggets, ravioli) - 50%Fried eggs, omlet - 50%Salads - 9%Sandwiches - 50%Pasta, potatoes - 10%Soup - 33%Hot dishes (meat, fried chicken) - 20%Pancakes, cheese cakes - 25%Desserts, cakes, pies, profiteroles - 7%
Do you read books for pleasure?
How many books have you read within the last month?
33
60
7
23 2320
33
ReadingAlways Seldom Never 0 1 2 > 2
Do you have your own TV-set?
Do you watch television?
63
37
3
47
33
17
Television
Yes No Never
Seldom Only my favorite programs Many hours a day
How frequently do you visit your favorite community we...
10 7
23
60
INTERNETA couple times a week A couple times a monthLess than 2 hours a day More than 2 hours a day
Series1
Very much
Not quite
Not at all
37
50
13
Are you satisfied with your ap-pearance?
Very much Not quite Not at all
Seldom17%
Never73%
Always10%
Do you regularly exercise your body?
Have you got close friends? How many friends have you got?
87
13
27
57
17
RelationshipsYes No 1-2 5-10 > 10
How often do you have conflicts with your parents?
13
43
70
47
17
10
ParentsNever Seldom Always
30%
10%
20%
13%
20%
7%
Why do you have conflicts with your parents?
studies
private life
bad mood
everyday life
at all points
other
How to Make it Through Your Teenage
Years?
Instructions.
Step 1. Follow your parents rules without
сomplaint.
Step 2. Remember... you are not
going to be there forever!
Step 3. Find a coping mechanism.
Step 4. Try to become
involved in after-school
activities that will keep you busy.
Step 5. Start an exercise
program.
Step 6. Find a friend.
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