Challenges Teens Face Today

What are several of the major challenges teens deal with today?

• Some teens (specifically dreamers) have the challenge of not being able to apply to college, because they are undocumented. It is a challenge for them, since they want to become someone in life and aren’t able to do it because of one paper. Not all colleges prohibit them from doing it, but states like South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. So, the teens living there have that major challenge.
• Self- Esteem and Body image
• Stress
• Bullying
• Depression

What are one or two major challenges YOU are dealing with today? What are you doing about them?

One major challenge I have been dealing with for a large amount of time is stress, especially with school. Teachers never hesitate in giving us homework, but don’t realize we have other classes and other activities we need to do.

How does being a CTR person help you overcome any challenge you may face?

Like I said before, one challenge I have been dealing with is stress. Being a CTR person can help me because, when I finish my class work early, instead of waiting to do it at home, I can start at school, if I have time.

How can you help other teens to overcome their challenges?

I can help other teens by just asking them what’s wrong and giving them the attention they need.

Reflection: What is the greatest need that teenagers have?

The greatest need teens have is being more social with others. To communicate and meet new friends.