The Stereotypes Of Being An American Teenager

In “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, to some, the story of Connie seems that of a naïve girl turned into a heroine, where she gives herself to Arnold for her family to be unharmed. To others, like Tom Quirk, Connie leaves with Arnold in a form of rebellion against society. It could be both, depending on how the reader takes in the words. Nonetheless, this rebellion that is mentioned by Quirk is apparent in most youth and it’s mostly displayed as defiance against the norms. This way of acting is all led by influence.

` In the article Beautiful Brains by David Dobbs, evolutionary research conveys that during the adolescent and teenage years the brain encounters an astonishing amount of growth and transformation. Dobbs states that these developments contribute to many of the irresponsible decisions made by teens. In the past, the brain was thought to cease maturing around the age of ten, however, new investigations have found that between the ages of twelve and twenty five, the brain continues to develop, undergoing a considerable metamorphosis. During this metamorphosis, myelin insulates a greater number of neuron’s axons, increasing the speed in which messages are exchanged, dendrites branch out and become broader, accelerating the rate at which messages are received, and synaptic pruning occurs which causes the brain’s cortex to become slimmer and more adept. During teenage years, the brain is still learning to network as well as deal with day to day obstacles such as stress, exhaustion and problems.

How do current movies and television shows represent teenagers? Currently, due to the wide range of topics that movies and television shows cover, teenagers are represented from a large variety of approaches. In some cases, particularly in coming of age stories, teenagers are shown to be curious and inexperienced, pushing for freedom and space to express themselves. In other stories, generally less focused on minors and more focused on family life, high school, or another plot, there is more focus on stereotypes in representing teenagers.

Teen on Television Teen portrayals glorify content that may show behavior that should not be performed. Many television producers do not take into consideration how much of an impact it has on young viewers. This is an issue in society because teens assume what is show on television, is okay for them to be involved in such behavior as an everyday lifestyle. Educating these young viewers about these actions is important to many, others may have their own opinions on how to deal with this situation.

Gangs. What do you think of gangs? Have you ever stopped and wondered why there are young teenagers who join gangs and commit crimes? From a juvenile delinquent’s perspective, their violent actions may not seem immoral. Joining a gang could provide a sense of belonging.

Foster care youth age out of the system when they turn 18, and are now responsible for their own wellbeing. They must find their own homes, jobs, and health insurance etc. They face the challenges of adulthood alone and without the support systems that most young adults have. With little to no support as youth age out of the foster care system, they can find themselves facing poverty, homelessness, jail time. As youth age out of the foster system, they move into adulthood without connections or support.

Having goals can become a barrier that can prevent people from living in the present. In the movie, Ferris Buller’s Day off, Buller depicts that “life moves pretty fast. If you do not stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” The quote is significant as it pertains to life, and Siddhartha. Throughout the novel, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, the protagonist finds that life is short, so enjoy it and relax.

opposite from general belief, people, namely adults, school support and encourage teens in school rather than having a negative perception about them. this will not only give teenagers the confidence to suceed, but it will also put an end to the stereotypes about teenage dropouts as well as generalizing.

It is an honour to stand before you and have the chance to speak. Today, I want to talk about being a teenager. Being a teenager isn’t really easy. It is hard, harder than you can imagine. It can be confusing and frustrating.

Here in the Philippines, it is estimated that 60% of young individuals will have at least tried alcohol before then. When we reach the adolescent stage, we already know that we are capable of taking care of ourselves and we can already differentiate what is wrong and what is right. But some other teenagers, they still can’t seem to separate their limits from their top priorities. We all humans have our own freedom, but we sometimes tend to forget that no matter how long the list of the things you want to do is, we still have to bear in mind that not all you spend your freedom for is good.