Монологическое высказывание " Проблемы подростков"

Problems of teenagers.

.There are many young people in our country. Each of them has his own point of view on his life and his future. There are many problems which are common for all young people. For example how to spend their free time, whatto do after school, choosing a profession, how to deal with girl and boy-friends and so on.

The problem number one of most of the young people is the problem of fathers and sons. All young people want tobe independent, they want their parents to listen to their opinion, not to interfere in their private life. Some parentsneglect their children, because they can't find a common language with each other.

Many problems were hushed up, but now we can speak openly about them. I think that the most difficult and seriousproblem of modern teen-ages is drugs. Some young men take drugs, because they think that will be cool. But theydon't understand, that it's wrong. Some of them can't stop that, and they become dependent on drugs. And theycommit different crimes, because they need some money to buy drugs. There are also many other problems: alcoholism, smoking and so on.

There are many youth organizations in our country, wich unite young men on different principles. Members of everyorganisation have their own world outlook. Each of them has his own moral qualities. There are some informalorganizations, for example: skinheads, hippies, panks and so on. Now there is also the problem ofmisunderstanding beetwen different youth groups.

We also face the problem of managing free time. We can do it in different ways. Some of teenagers spend their freetime in different night clubs. Other young people spend their free time on the streets.

As for me, I spend my free time at home or in night clubs. I also have some problems with my parents. But everytime then i have them I try to slove them without quarrel.

We are young people and we are the future of our country. Teenagers play an important role in the modern society. Grownups must remember that we are the future of our country and in present moment our character is only beingformed and that's why our parents must not assert pressure on us.

Should I Marry Him?

I have been with my Fiance for almost four years, We are going to get married next year but, there are a couple of concerns I have: one is the fact that he never talks about his feelings, he keeps everything inside of him. He sometimes has trouble with expressing his excitement about things also. He never buys me flowers or takes me out to dinner. He says that he doesn’t know why, but he never thinks of things like that.

I don’t know if this is a side affect of depression or, maybe, he is sick of me. He says that he loves me and that he wants to marry me. If this is true, what is his problem?

Female, 19

For Friendship or Love?

I’m one of those guys who have “the quite normal” problem: I’m in love with a girl, but I don’t know what to do. I have already had a crush on some girls, never with any success, but this is something different. My problem is actually that I’m too cowardly to tell her anything. I know that she likes me and we’re very, very good friends. We’ve known each other for about three years, and our friendship has constantly become better. We often get into quarrels, but we always make up. Another problem is that we often talk about problems with each other, and so I know she is having problems with her boyfriend (who I think is no good for her). We meet almost every day. We always have very much fun together, but is it really so difficult to love someone who has been a good chum to you until now?

Male, 15

Please Help me and My Family

My family don’t get along. It’s like we all hate each other. It’s my mom, me, my two brothers and a sister. I am the oldest. We all have certain problems: My mom wants to quit smoking so she is really stressed out. I am really selfish (I just can’t help it). One of my brothers is too bossy. He thinks he is better than the rest of us and that he is the only one who helps my mom. My other brother is kind of abusive and depressed. He always starts fights and he’s really spoiled (my mom doesn’t yell at him for doing things wrong and when she does, he laughs at her); My sister (who’s 7) makes messes and doesn’t clean them up. I really want to help because I don’t like being upset all of the time and having everyone hate everyone else. Even when we start to get along, someone will say something to upset someone else. Please help me and my family.

Female, 15

Hates School

I hate school. I cannot stand my school so I skip it almost every day. Luckily, I am a smart person and I’m in all of the advanced classes and don’t have reputation as a rebel. Only the people who really know me know about my strange feelings. My parents don’t care – they don’t even mention it if I don’t go to school. What I end up doing is sleeping all day and then staying up all night talking to my girlfriend. I get behind in my work and when I try to go back to school I get a bunch of crap from my teachers and friends. I just get so depressed when I think about it. I have given up on trying to go back and now am considering dropping out altogether, but I really don’t want to do that because I realize it would ruin my life. I don’t want to go back at all but I also don’t want it to ruin my life. I am so confused and I have really tried to go back and just can’t take it. What should I do? Please help.

Male, 16

TEENAGE PROBLEMS

Let’s look at the picture. You can see a group of teenagers. Discuss the following questions in pairs.

(Questions)

Then I’ll try to provide feedback as a class. You may make notes in your handouts, if you need. I think 5 min. are enough for this activity.

What would you do if you were in their situation?

P₁: I’d stay at home reading books or watching TV. It’s a good way to expand our horizons.

P₂: I’d do some sport. It’s very important for everybody to be fit and healthy.

P₃: I’d search the Internet for pleasure. It’s better than to hang around street corners.

P₄: I’d do my homework carefully. For those who want acquire a profound knowledge of school subjects the problem “what to do in the evening?” doesn’t exist.