The stories we posted are various experiences and life stories. But it is very evident that although we are raised on different countries and cultures, there are common issues, problems and incidents that we faced and be able to solve. This only shows that youth issues are almost the same, regardless of gender and race.
We chose to start our own narratives on introducing each other’s family backgrounds, localities, schools and the way we were brought up by our own families. These affects on what we are today. Although some of the issues written by other students may be considered as sensitive, we didn’t keep back the reality that we actually undergone those hard times on our lives. It is evident on the stories that we endured peer pressure during our youth, not setting aside the pressure coming from our own families. We experienced dealing friends and environments different from what we are used to before.
Youth issues like alcohol, smoking, drugs and early sexual relationship with the opposite sex are common factors we faced. We were pressured by our friends to try one, if not all, of these. We were faced on the fear of rejections on our own friends if we will not do what they are ‘used’ to do. Worst, being a victim of bullying and being unwanted was very daunting, especially if we were just new to the school and to the community.
Some of us failed to resist the pressure and give in. Yet, we can’t blame them because they can no longer hold on to the pressure. However, some of us managed to overcome the pressure and diverted their attentions to more productive and wholesome activities. We then learned to appreciate our very own family, as our source of strength and inspiration. Some get themselves involved on sports, and excelled, boosting their morale to excel also on other things. Some manage to find better friends and hang-out with them with more wholesome activities.
The Report on Family Issues – Research Article
Assignment 1 – Research Article Summary Patrice M. Buzzanelli; Rebecca Meisenbach; Robyn Remke; Meina Liu; Venessa Bowers; Cindy Conn. The good working mother: managerial women’s sense making and feelings about work. Family Issues, Sept 2005 v56 i3 p261 (25) The researchers in this study did not use any particular theoretical perspective. They were interested in determining the discourse and ...
Others able to find part-time jobs. We never denied the fact that we undergo such pressures and did things we knew not right. Nevertheless, all of these, experiences and lessons of our lives, are part and parcel of our struggle during our youth, and contributed on our whole being and who we are today.
Our narratives prove one thing, youth issues are encompassing regardless of race and gender. Every youth on all parts of the globe, experienced or experiencing what we have undergone during our youth. Moreover, it also adds up on the growing demands on educators and educational institutions to demand such issues. Various approaches, techniques and methodologies should be formulated on how we can deal with youth health issues. Lastly, our very own experiences show us all the importance of this subject matter to us and to the youth we are in serviced of.
