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.