It tells of an upper-middle class boy his age encounters while on the way home from school. ... Holden finds himself getting kicked out of private school and on his way home. ... Holden, being the Idealist that he is, searches to find everything that needs to be changed, but never gives an alternative to the situation or thing. ... He ends the story by telling that he misses the, boys from his school, Stradlater and Ackley and even Maurice. ...

• Word Count: 269
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The severity of depression in a high school teenager can vary from person to person. ... A majority of high schools aren't intended to diagnose and manage emotions or mental illness, but high school teenage depression is widespread. ... School and other usually enjoyed activities become less exciting and tiring. ... There are alternative medicines for milder cases of depression, but should not replace conventional medical treatment or psychotherapy. A few examples of alternative medicines that may help deal with depression include acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, and yoga (Mayo ...

• Word Count: 1193
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Because adolescents spend their time either at home or in school, it is within these confines that the answers to adolescents' behavior lay. ... The ability to form friendships can be traced back to even the pre-school years and its importance henceforth emphasized by eager parents who want their children to fit in at school. ... This desire to socialize children also occurs in the classroom at school. ... In other words, examining the ways in which family and school cause adolescents to give in to peer pressure leads to a resolution of the causes. ... Adolescents have a healthier sense o...

• Word Count: 1304
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, Inc. 1951 Intended Audience: High school junior or sophomore English classes. ... Holden comes from a rather wealthy family and has attended many private schools. Holden has been kicked out of all the schools he went to, mainly because of poor grades. ... In the novel he speaks about his times in the city and remembers school. ... Alternative works If The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. ...

• Word Count: 958
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Violence in music Hard Rock Musik causes Violence David Merrell, a high school student from Suffolk, Virginia, has won top honors in regional and state science fairs for his experiment involving mice, a maze, and hard-rock and roll music. ... The following troublesome themes are prominent: Advocating and glamorizing abuse of drugs and alcohol Pictures and explicit lyrics presenting suicide as an alternative" or solution" Graphic violence Rituals in concerts Sex wich focuses on control, sadism, masochism, incest, children devaluing woman, and violence toward women Parents ...

• Word Count: 593
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

During the school-age years, the main challenge is relationships and applying their knowledge to new situations. ... At this age, they have the ability to think of alternatives but do not know how to act on them. ...

• Word Count: 684
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It interferes with daily life such as school, friends, and family. ... These young people face stress in school as well with resources dwindling and campus violence and harassment increasing. ... Although some depressed, even suicidal teenagers come from extremely troubled backgrounds with a lifetime of difficulties at home and at school, the vast majority of depressed teens are not without resources, support, or love. ... According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, about 4% of high school seniors use alcohol daily, while 92% have tried it. ... By the time they leave h...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography

While, predictably, teens report upward trends in drinking, drug use and sexual behavior throughout the middle and high school years. ... It's a road map that identifies the dangerous intersections and some alternative routes to avoid them, said" Stephen Wallace, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National SADD organization. ...

• Word Count: 1070
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to a recent study done in Canada on high school and college students 72% of 20-24 year olds reported drinking alcohol regularly. ... Personal Goals: Students we asked next to rate the importance of achieving certain goals during the upcoming school year. ...

• Word Count: 1993
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

An astounding fraction of only 50% of teenage mother earn their high school diploma by age 22, which many of the mothers on these shows demonstrate. ... Over 75% of adolescents own their own cell phone (Selkie, 2011), and 46% of high school aged teenagers use their phones to sext someone within their age group – send nude photos or sexually explicit messages (CiPHR). ...

• Word Count: 2577
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate