The teenage years are the transition from childhood to adulthood. More and more, teenagers become aware of their environment and themselves. This leads to a variety of concerns and problems that are extremely important for teenagers. Parents and teachers should take the concerns of young people seriously, even if they seem insignificant in their world.

 

 

What do young people worry about?

 

1. what others think about them. Young people are very sensitive when it comes to choosing their own identity. Under no circumstances do they want to be seen in a negative light by their peers. Unfortunately, the pursuit of prestige among their friends doesn't always fit in with their other problems and worries and they are faced with a difficult decision. Many teenagers realise that good grades can open doors to a better future, but good grades can quickly label them as nerds.

 

Unfortunately, the search for recognition often leads to teenagers taking up alcohol, cigarettes and drugs. The stronger their self-confidence, the less susceptible they are to making their self-image dependent on the opinions of those around them. 

 

2. good grades. Even if it doesn't seem like it, most young people care about their grades at school. Good grades bring them recognition from their teachers and give them a sense of achievement. 

It is important to support young people where they have fun and talent in order to compensate for the subjects they do not enjoy. 

 

3. time problems. Young people often plan their time twice or three times and then get into trouble when they can't do everything at the same time. Sooner rather than later, children should learn to organise their time sensibly and set priorities. They need to learn that although life offers many opportunities, they can only concentrate on a few at a time. 

 

 

4. family problems. Teenagers may pretend to be indifferent to their parents and family, but they are very vulnerable on the inside. Any kind of crisis in the family, whether financial or emotional, is felt intensely by the teenager. Parents should take the time and patience to talk to teenagers about these problems and possible solutions.

 

5. fear of the future. It seems that each of their friends has already planned their future in detail, only they themselves are in limbo and don't know what they want to do after school. To take away the teen's fear of life after school, parents should constantly remind them of their good qualities so that they can focus on them and perhaps turn them into a career choice. The teenager should be encouraged to talk to others about their future options and build up as wide a circle of acquaintances as possible. Good social relationships are also, or especially, important when choosing a career. Often the right opportunity will fall into your lap if you keep your eyes open.