Alcohol and Adolescents Alcohol has become the easiest drug to obtain for adolescents which has been leading to a life of alcoholism. Even though the legal age is twenty one‚ many teenagers are still finding ways to obtain alcohol. According to some reports kids as early as seven have tasted alcohol. Nearly three million young people between the ages of 14 and 17 “are regular drinkers with a serious alcohol problem” (Kittleson‚ 2005‚ 59). With statistics such as this no wonder younger children
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During my childhood my grandmother stressed the importance of education. She would say education can take you around the world‚ but only through hard work and dedication. She neglected to mention the amount of peer pressure‚ the cliques formed throughout school and sarcastic teachers whom we are at all times to respect‚ even if they are not respecting us. I started school in Chicago‚ IL‚ where I was amongst 25-30 Pre-K children. Eager my first day to show my teacher I knew my ABC’s and
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Adolescents and Marijuana Kathleen Stewart University of West Florida Adolescents and Marijuana Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug used by teens today. Approximately 60 percent of the kids who use drugs use only marijuana. Of the 14.6 million marijuana users in 2002‚ approximately 4.8 million used it on 20 or more days in any given month (Kids and Marijuana). There are many reasons why some teens start smoking marijuana. Many start using because their older siblings or friends
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Alyssa’s academic prowess is a source of pride for her parents as she has consistently been a good student and has excelled in most projects that she has decided to undertake and was even a part of the gifted and talented program at her school. As I gave her positive reinforcement about her being involved in extra-curricular activities‚ her confidence level in attempting these activities increased and her performance bettered. When she started losing confidence in in math and language arts‚ I was
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My Christmas and New Year It’s the day before Christmas! I woke up full with Christmas Spirit. My family and me gather around and decorate our house with Christmas wreath‚ mistletoe‚ Christmas stockings‚ and especially the Christmas tree‚ which is decorated again with beautiful Christmas tree ornaments‚ Christmas light and the star on top. We stayed at home all day until the evening because it took us a quite long time to decorate the whole house. Then we prepare to go to the Church for the Midnight
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My life in 5 years Motherhood is my calling in life‚ I feel as though it wasn’t a choose but something I was born to do. Some people grow up wanting to be a fireman or dancer. I knew from very young that I was meant to be a mother and that one day my children will do something amazing. I have an amazing life‚ between my two amazing children‚ my days are filled with joy‚ happiness.‚ and occasionally heartache. Everyday is a new adventure with them. I live my life with excitement and creativity.
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My First Year College My first year in college was probably the most exciting and‚ at the same time‚ scariest days of my life. In my mind‚ I had an idea how’s college life going to be but it’s my first year so I couldn’t help it. I imagined longer class hours‚ hard classes‚ people that wouldn’t like me or I wouldn’t like‚ and more fast foods/ restaurant foods. My first day in college was nerve wrecking. I was so anxious and nervous on my first day because it’s a new environment and new sets
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My Life in Five Years Salvador Dali once said: “Do not fear perfection‚ you will never achieve it.” Of course‚ I don’t expect to find perfection during the next five years‚ but I do imagine a positive and brilliant future life. I am self-confident‚ composed‚ self-controlled‚ cheerful and full of energy‚ and even humble. I don’t waste time; I can define a goal and know how to reach it‚ and I never leave things half done. While I don’t claim to be able to predict where I will end up‚ there are
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Adolescents and Technology Zeinab Abdallah Mrs. Guennette HSB4U1 April 28‚ 2015 The greatest influence on adolescence today is known as technology. Technology can be used effectively and negatively. With the endless advancement of technology‚ there are a few risk factors in relation to society. This generation’s technological trends affect the individual’s‚ socialization‚ personal development‚ and deviance. The impact of technology on society; physically‚ mentally‚ and environmentally can
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New Year Resolution The New Year is right around the corner and as you gear up to bid farewell to 2012‚ you’re ready to pop champagne‚ countdown with friends and you’ve even got a special someone lined up who you plan on sharing a kiss with at the stroke of midnight but wait do you know what your New Year’s resolutions are for 2013? I’m sure to set mini-goals along the road and set an end goal with a deadline. I will find that resolutions can be more real than just a wish. Look for classes in
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