Social Ills among Teenagers – an Open Speech
Good evening, honorable judges, teachers, and friends.
A teenager, or teen, is a young person whose age is between thirteen and nineteen (13-19). They are called teenagers because their age number ends in “teen”. I am glad to have been given this opportunity to talk to you today. The title of my speech is ‘Social ills among teenagers’. A lot has been said about the deviant behavior of teenagers. Our education system, the media, teenagers themselves, and their parents have been blamed. Here is no need to point an accusing finger at any particular group, but keeping mum over the issue is tantamount to condoning it. Advances in technology mean today’s teens are facing issues that no previous generation has ever seen. Our youths are our most valuable assets. They are the future leaders of the nation. The harm has already been done and it is now up to us to undo it.
This may affect teenagers in so many ways such as physical changes in the body system, detrimental to the health of the teenager. One of the main reasons why our youths go astray may be the lack of parental supervision. Nowadays, both parents go out to work. Children are left in the care of foreign maids and child-minders. As a result, they are faced with the threat of the disintegration of the family values and thus, the rising trend in social ills and crimes among teenagers. Parents should closely monitor the activities of their children and be understanding. There are many social problems that teenagers go through. The most recognized problems are teenage drinking and driving, and teen suicide.
When parents are often too busy pursuing their own careers to spare some thought for the welfare of their children, children grow up with little religious or moral guidance. When they do not get love and attention at home, they seek attention from others who may or may not come from similar backgrounds. Thus, the social ills affecting our youth may be a reflection of a much larger problem, such as the disintegration of the family unit.
This problem is because most teenagers are living in an unhealthy way of life. No supervision from parents is also one of the reasons why this problem is increase. Ladies and gentlemen, the media may also play a part in the moral degradation among teenagers. Television programs which show violence and sex and glorify other negative aspects should be restricted. There should also be stricter enforcement of the ban on pornographic material.
Teenagers and social problems occur every day in high schools across the country. Teenagers with little or nothing to do during their spare time usually take to the streets. There are many social problems that teenagers go through such as Drugs Problem and Free Sex. Drugs and Teenagers Drug use is the increasing problem among teenagers in today’s education institutions such as in University. Therefore, recreational facilities such as those found in sports complexes should be available to all youths. at present, existing recreational facilities seem to either be exclusively for the rich or for older people. the establishment of teen clubs and community centers, that do not charge high fees and that special target teenagers, should be given top priority.
The teen years present a number of social challenges. In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, everyone, including religious, educational, and social institutions, as well as individuals and the media, must cooperate with the authorities to combat the social ills afflicting our teenagers. Nowadays, teenagers now prefer to socialize in nightclubs and they feel that these activities are ordinary activities while government law states that youth under the age of 21 are not allowed to enter the premises. It is important that people, especially youths, do not get into the rut of moral decay. There should be a thorough study of the problem before a proper strategy can be mapped out to channel our youths towards healthier lifestyles. The pressure to fit in and be part of the cool crowd clouds the judgment of vulnerable kids.
Thank you for your kind attention and have a nice day.
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