Teenagers

     Teenagers! Well, most of the parents would shudder whenever this term is mentioned, but young children usually look forward to become teenagers. What is a teenager? Teenager-or a person in his teenage years which ranges from twelve to twenty years old-is a stage of growth in which a child faces puberty to develop into adults. People at this age are often baffled in endless confusion, and get enraged easily as they are in the verge of growing towards adulthood.

     Teenagers today undeniably face loads of problems, especially when they are caught in a rat race to excel towards the world pf fast and furious globalisation. Let us take a peek into the numerous problems faced by teenagers today...

     First and foremost, teenagers have to strive hard in order to excel and outshine their peers. As the saying goes, "no pain, no gain". Their teachers and parents constantly push them to put tenacious effort in their academics. Teenagers, or adolescents today are getting developed into robots made of flesh and blood as they have to handle mountains of homework, group projects or assignments at one go. to make matters worse, competitive and eager parents tend to enroll them into an endless schedule of tuition classes in order to boost their academic performance, if not better than their rivals in class. What is more, their delicate ears are constantly strummed hard by those endless reminders of getting a string of "A"s in order to earn a better future. As a result, most pf them chose to forgo their sleep and burn the midnight oil, and get sleepy and sluggish in school in turn. Teenagers! My goodness, they are no better than the busy executives!

Everyone is unique in his/ her own way. :D

     Next, there comes their appearances. Boys would want to look tall and muscular, while girls would groan when they gain even half an ounce. I think most of the teenagers will feel embarrassed when they notice their pimples protrude through their otherwise flawless face, right? And, oh no, the skin is marred by acne spots! My heavenly goodness, having a flaw in his or her figure means that all hell would break loose. As a teenager, well, frankly I face with the same problems, too! However, these unsightly appearances are just little milestones in our journeys to grow up. After all, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

    

     Apart from that, teenagers today are emerging as Jack of all trades when, amidst the endless flow of homework and examination drills, they have to take part in compulsory extra-curricular activities as well. Uniformed units, sports practices, society activities, preparation for that debate competition, essay competitions... What is next?  Nevertheless, if we view such activities which appear to be tiring in a positive manner, we can actually discover that extra-curricular activities serve as a platform for us to achieve further success and shine brighter, which I tell you more about it later.

     Amidst all those troubles, teenagers get the golden chance to socialise and mix around with many friends. However, friends cut both ways. Depending on individuals, friends can be the boon or bane in an adolescent's life. Some of them are willing to lend a shoulder for you to lean on and express your doubts and problems. At the same time, they can be your best study companion. On the other hand, some of them  will try to beckon you to follow the dark, negative path of life. When you see that pricey, multi-functional hand phone with your friend, or if they get to dress in the most trendy fashion and have the coolest hairstyles, what do you feel? envy? Anger? Greed? such temptations are really common among teenagers today. 

     When a teenager returns home, there stands his or her parents, ready to lock them at home, convulsing in rage. Teenagers often feel that their parents are their major banes as they restrict the teenagers from various activities, for instance, parties and sleepovers. "What the heck are they doing?" However, teenagers, if you think that your parents are old-fashioned, think again!

     Okay, let me tell you the ways to lead a happy, cheerful and lively adolescence. After all, adolescence is 

not meant to be boring or wasted. Firstly, to lead a happy teenage life, we must practise self-discipline. Remember that we are little kids no more. We are mature enough to think and determine the best for our lives. In this aspect, time management is the key. As the saying goes, "time is gold".Thus, we should always divide our time for our studies, leisure and extra-curricular activities according to our priorities. It is good to involve actively in extra-curricular activities and indulge in social occasions, but we should not leave our studies at bay.this is due to the fact that our country is in dire need of holistic individuals and efficient future leaders, and the future of the nation is in our hands.

     Next, we should have courage and strong will to deter the negative peer pressure and the challenges ahead. For instance, if your peer offers you a cigarette, just say "No"! Remember that "cigarette is smoke at one end and fool at the other'. Do not be carried away by those luxuries of your friends or ultimate freedom and indulgence. Ah, before I forget, teenage life does not stand for ultimate liberty, and there is no such thing as ultimate liberty in life. It is okay to have some fun by hanging out with your friends occasionally, or indulging in your online activities, but you must take care not to cross beyond the borders of morality and law.

     Apart from that, teenagers should practise healthy lifestyles if they want to look good and feel great. Teenagers should always watch their diet and refrain from excessive consumption on junk food. Besides, we should always practise a hygienic way of life, for instance, taking baths regularly and clean up the rooms. As the saying goes, "cleanliness is next to godliness". Although we are plagued by  various activities, we have to exercise regularly and have adequate rest as well for the best of our teenage lives. We must uphold the proverb "a healthy body makes a healthy mind".

     On top of that, we should always heed our parents' and teachers' advices. As teenagers, we really need proper guidance so that we can make proper judgments for our future. Parents and teachers are always more experienced than us in every way. If we have problems, fear not to talk to them or a trustworthy friend. As the proverb suggests: "a problem shared is a problem halved". As for the parents, it is good to help them in housework because we can learn some skills in their sleeves.

     All in all, teenage life should not be viewed as a major problem in life. Instead, we should regard it as a platform for us to grow into worthy individuals, like a butterfly coming out of  cocoon. Practise the virtues and discard the vices, and voila! your teenage life will become an interesting phase in your life. We must always remember that as teenagers, we are still young and healthy, Thus, we must never waste every single second during adolescence, and learn up the necessary skills instead.

     Go teenagers! The world is your oyster!