The simplest method for measuring sociometric popularity is to simply ask a group of adolescent subjects to rank their peers according to which ones they like the least and which ones they like the most. ... Measurements of perceived popularity might be taken by observing peer behavior or interaction, although some studies ask subjects to rank their peers by indicating which students they believe to be the most and the least popular. ... There are some overlaps between those who are sociometrically popular and those who are perceived popular, but the percentages are low; one study showed that ...

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Teen pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a young person might ever face when it interrupts school or other plans. ... For the most part, when one sees teenagers raising children, we often think that the teen has been raped or is too mature for their age. ... Most people who are put into foster homes do not come from parents of strong guidance, because indeed they lost their children. ... Most of these pregnancies are unintended. ... Richard Smith, a Washtenaw Community College student, states, "The American popular culture glorifies sex and ignores responsibility. ...

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She was sexually active and lost her virginity when she was just fifteen years old, freshman year in high school, to Chuck Morris who is stalwart, good-looking and popular, who happened to like Jessica. ... Most of the time the couple tends to ends in divorce. A research has shown that most of the trouble comes from the children of teenage parents. ... Most young woman's body is well build to have childbearing by the age of eighteen. ... Most teenagers are not aware of safe sex nor know the importance of using contraception. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Marijuana, is one of them most used drug that teens use. ... This is the most well known drug and most used drug. ... There are two very popular cigarettes, Marlboro Country and Camel. ... Talked with every doctor I saw, and they all said the same thing: "You are addicted to the MOST HAZARDOUS DRUG KNOWN TO MAN!"" ... "It is my most fervent hope that when this is read by who ever if they are contemplating becoming smokers, they DO NOT! ...

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The worst part is that these are the most influential things in a youths' life. ... Studies show that the line between fantasy and reality, which is a clear line for most adults, can become very blurred for vulnerable children. ... The main reason no one knew was because the kids that did this were not very popular at all. ...

• Word Count: 2620
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• Grade Level: High School