In both situations social media has had an effect on the teens of today. ... Teens are so engaged in social media that it is of interest to teachers, and parents alike on what takes place while teens are on these sites. ... It almost gives them more confidence, and a shield that they don't otherwise have in real life. ... People want their teens to go into the world being able to face things head on, and the only way to retain these skills is to have experiences in real life, not behind a computer. ... The main reasons some kids prefer texting is that it's quick (30%) and easy (23%)...

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Teenagers feel comfortable at the mall although there is adult supervision, there's nobody standing over their shoulders giving the specific orders. ... The mall shows teens about the real world too. ... They are allowed to experience some of the things that go on the world head on. ... The mall teaches teens how to be responsible. ... The mall is where teens experience many things. ...

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One good thing about teens having money is that they are financially independent from their parents. ... When teens start to work they are putting more responsibility on their shoulders. ... Sometimes the type of work isn't the best that is offered to teens yet it gives them a heads on the jobs that they could be doing if they don't do well in school. ... Over all I think that it is a good idea that teens start to work because it can prepare them for the real world and how they have to work their way to whatever it is that they want. ...

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Very few teenage mothers will marry their partners, which will result in a large number of single parent homes headed by teenagers. ... Teenage Fathers: Adolescent fathers may have problems providing financially for their children or unable to give support. ... However, teen mothers are more likely to live in poverty than women who delay childbearing; and nearly half of unmarried teens receive welfare at some time within two years of giving birth (Lowenthal, 1997). ... For most teens finding jobs to benefit from are limited because of the age limits. Teens can be living with their paren...

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While in high school, teens try to fit in with their friends and want to be accepted by the in-crowd to know if he or she is going to be popular. Teens think that in order to fit in, he or she must do what everyone else is doing; therefore, teens give in to peer-pressure somewhat effortlessly. Many other threatening thoughts go through their heads. ...

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Alby throws Thomas to the ground, where Thomas's head comes in contact with the ground - and hard. He eventually is able to overcome Alby, which gives him the determination he needs to become a runner. ... The video ends with the scientist pointing a gun at her head, and pulling the trigger, as her laboratory is invaded my military personnel wielding machine guns. ... The movie hits at some real issues teens these days have to face - though hopefully none are battling Grievers, or living in an isolated field like The Glade. ...

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