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Depression in teenagers - the main cause of suicide

Evelyn @Mbenieve (567) • Kenya 16 Aug 20

Approximately, 19 % of teen-agers suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Those with depression usually feel hopeless and unworthy, and they are often incapable of living a normal life. It was reported that,...

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Pregnant @ 14

Raine38 @Raine38 (12387) • United States 20 Feb 16

Kids nowadays grow up so fast. They also seemed to think that at some point while on their after school or summer jobs, that they already know better than their parents and they do not need their “meddlesome” ways because they...

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Do you find that young people have a sense of entitlement?

kaypow @kaypow (68) • Canada 12 Nov 11

Recently, my province has had a lot of student strikes. This is because the government plans to raise tuition fees over the next few years. This hike basically amounts to an extra $20 per month each month (i.e. Month 1: $20, Month...

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In what age have you asked for/ have you had your first make up kit?

Athengenre @Athengenre (43) • Philippines 20 May 11

Most girls - even boys are fond of putting make up on their faces. It's either to enhance beauty, or to cover up something. I had my first make up kit from my mom at the age of 13. She surprised me on my birthday by giving a Mary...

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Fitness program advised to schools

loveyjohnmark @loveyjohnmark (31) • Philippines 12 May 11

Due to the increasing number of overweight children and adolescents, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urged schools throughout the nation to start fitness program. According to Food and Nutrition Research institute,...

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Acne is not because of chocolate

coollady9 @coollady9 (143) • Indonesia 7 Dec 10

Who does not love chocolate? Especially on Valentine's Day. Many people think that chocolate is the cause or the growth of acne. Adolescents are so afraid to eat chocolate because they think it could cause acne. A skin specialist...

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Should adolescents do everything even if it's bad for the sake of belongingness?

gatlopena @gatlopena (13) • Philippines 23 Mar 10

A young adolescent ones told me about her problem on peer acceptance. She said all that she wanted is to be accepted by her friends. She does not want to be different from them. Her question is that, should she do everything even...

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Anyone below 18 years old here?

blackmusic @blackmusic (36) • Brazil 14 Sep 08

I am looking to add people under the age of 18 as me on this site. I think that does not have anyone. =X

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Are today's Teens really worse?

agihcam @agihcam (1914) • Philippines 19 Jun 08

There are those who, in their self-confident uninformed optimism,assure us that today's adolescents are no different and certainly no worse than those of past generations.But the facts prove otherwise. Human nature is the...

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what is the most common reason for depression??

ackars @ackars (1942) • India 25 Jun 07

I have no idea about this after being to psychiatry for some days.I think finanace&family problems does play a great role and in adolescents,love failures/wrong relationships and studies also contribute to it.What do you think??

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CHILDREN BELOW 15 years old are WORKING??? disagree???

nengs10 @nengs10 (3180) • Philippines 30 Mar 07

There are many children who are already working nowadays. This is such a painful reality. Do you agree with this??

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do you HATE PIMPLES on your face???

nengs10 @nengs10 (3180) • Philippines 25 Mar 07

Pimples are normal and natural for human beings. It is acquired in many ways. Mostly, teenagers have these tiny-circular shaped entity. It can be found mostly on human's face, back, neck, chest, etc. How do you get rid of...

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how do you differentiate infatuation n love???

meera88 @meera88 (737) • India 13 Mar 07

many adolescents dont know how to do this....it would be of good help...if u post ur reply...

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My tween, a roller coaster of emotion and growing pains.

aquarian9 @aquarian9 (548) • Canada 28 Jan 07

So, you have a tween too? Wow, I wish ours would either stay a kid or become a teen. It makes me feel old to know the rearing days for this one are almost done. I hope we did a satisfactory job at raising our eldest child. Do...

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Parents who dont 'Parent'

dreamingmyth @dreamingmyth (592) • United States 25 Jan 07

you know i see it all the time.. parents not parenting their children! what i mean by that is simply parents who dont teach their children right from wrong, or parents who are neglectful, or parents who just give in to their...

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Job Training in High Schools

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 25 Oct 06

Should job training be available for high school students who don't want to go to college? Some places do that, should your community?

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