Content tagged with teenagers:
More than half a million Americans are homeless. There are no exact numbers, so reports may vary greatly. What kind of picture do you have of a homeless person? Write down at least 3 things.
Teenage depression is an increasing problem all over the Western world. In some cases, it leads to harming oneself and even suicide. There are close to 30 million teenagers in the USA and 6 percent of them live with depression according to the latest surveys (U.S. Census). To look on the bright side - 94% are doing pretty OK. However, for those who struggle it can be totally devastating.
Communication between people is a complex process. Often we have expectations, worries or attitudes that make us misunderstand things. When a teenager says: "I'll be careful", it does not really mean anything if he or she has taken great risks over and over again. When a dad promises to take his kids to the amusement park, but he just has to get some things done first, the kids might actually be "hearing" - "Sorry, you're not that important to me."
