The article “On Being a Teenager”
– By Ajita
Teenagers are the future of any country, for they form the young group of generation. This is a stage when they can enjoy their youth and have fun. But of late times have changed. The kind of educational pressures they have to face to cope with this competitive world is increasing at a speedy pace. Long school hours, heavy bags, coaching classes, assignments etc.-All ensure that they are not free or have time for their own selves. They are finding the whole going as a big burden on their small shoulders. Various entrance examinations for professional courses is another concern area, as it involves high degree of stress and strain on the part of teenagers. Expectations of the parents and self-esteem is an important affairs for them. Parents impose their own thoughts pressurizing them to choose subjects of their own choice. This adversely affects the all-round development or identity of the child. The pressure they have on them is extremely high. Thus we as parents or well-wishers should try to understand their plans and thoughts instead of imposing ours on them. We should guide them in the career they want to opt for, but let them take their own decisions. This way they will give us respect for respecting their views.
