The phenomenon of internet addiction has grown to be one of the most discussed and clinically implicated areas in research for the last decade. According to a report, half of all teenagers say they “feel addicted” to their mobile devices—two-thirds have a smartphone, and they spend an average of nine hours a day consuming digital media. What drives youths from “normal use” to addiction to the Internet and technology?

Internet Addiction : A Growing Concern In Youth

Defining New Models of Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Schools of the Future: If I will become a School Principal

There have been times in history where every actor/actress in a movie was portrayed with a cigarette in hand, as smoking was considered cool. Today, about 21% of high school students admit drug use and 41% report drinking alcohol.

Drug/Alcohol Abuse : Is risk taking a characteristic of youth

Experts estimate that almost two-thirds of all teenagers are somehow involved in the “hook-up culture,” which accepts and encourages casual sexual encounters that are “not personal.” The focus is short-term physical pleasure with no commitments and no attachments.

The Hook-Up Culture and Premature Sex

Verbal, Physical, and Cyberbullying all have detrimental effects on the personality and esteem of the individual.  The person being bullied may struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping and eating, loneliness, and decreased achievement in school.  Often times, these effects will continue into their adult life, leading to increased drug abuse and decreased social stability.

Bullying Hurts : Verbal, Physical or Digital

Moral values are the worthy ideals or principles that one follows to distinguish the right from the wrong. These ideals or virtues are considered worthy in building up the character of an individual. Moral values are something that teaches us good virtues including honesty, truthfulness, kindness, integrity, helpfulness, compassion, respectfulness, love, respect for others, hard-work, co-operation, forgiveness etc. 

Youth and Moral Values in a Changing Society

We live in a society that promotes materialism and young people are taught to measure success and happiness in life based on how much stuff they have. Materialistic view on life can result in dissatisfaction when one doesn’t have enough and can negatively affect a person’s life.

Materialism : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

As human beings we crave to understand our true value, worthiness and identity. We are starving to create and live our own life, yet all too often we find ourselves hypnotized by society’s standards. Becoming more insecure and seeking comfort in conformity. This identity crisis is causing people to become more worried, anxious and even depressed than ever before. It’s time to break the habit of living anyone else’s life but the one you create and desire.

Identity Crisis : Is it something more serious

There was a time when kids enjoyed being kids. Today, even at the earliest of ages, some children are partaking in adult activities with serious consequences. In many places around the world children are involved in economic activities and bear a burden of responsibility for their families.

Growing up too fast : I wish I could slow down time

Understanding what goes on around the world and finding one’s own opinion on the social and political issues is a big challenge for the youth, who struggle to differentiate between “good” and “bad” news sources and find their way in the mud of today’s world.

Public Opinion on Political and Social Issues

Managing the pressure to succeed in every area of life and finding time to do it all seems to be one of the biggest challenges facing the youth today. Young people are expected to be successful, yet few of them are aware of effective Time/Stress management.

Is the growing level of competition good for the youth.

People belonging to the LGBT Community are truly the worst sufferers in our society. Same sex marriages are illegal in most countries and acceptance of such couples is almost 0.

LGBT Community: Are LGBT rights human rights

There are a lot of young people out there who do not wish to accept things as they are. There are people who do not believe in the concept of religion; they wish to do as they please. They are governed by the principles of science rather than the principles of faith and destiny.

Clashes with Religion and Religious Clashes

Nearly 50% of millennials who have or have had student-loan debt think college wasn't worthwhile. Three million senior citizens in the US are still paying off their student loans.

Education Loans : Going to College mean Graduating with Debt

The variety in languages, cultures, lifestyles, cuisines, climatic conditions, scenic beauty, architecture, traditions...

Why Should We be Proud of being Indians

Maximising the voice of younger people in an ageing society. youth voice implies more than just listening to opinions or assessing attitude. It implies more than ensuring that something is culturally relevant

Voice of Youth: If Youth Ruled the World

The signs of domestic violence (DV) are not always obvious and a lot of women don’t report that they’re being abused. Even the woman’s own family is not always supportive at such times, because of the shame and guilt that surrounds such issues.

Domestic Violence : Love Should Not Hurt

Identity theft is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person to use their identity to commit fraud, such as making unauthorized transactions or purchases.

Identity Theft : One of the Fastest-Growing Crimes in the World

only six countries in the world give women and men equal legal rights. Women are half of the world’s population and we have our role to play in creating a more prosperous world. But we won’t succeed in playing it if the laws are holding us back.

Gender Bias : Only 6 Countries give Women Equal Rights as Men

Self Discipline is one of the keys to living to your full potential. If you can be disciplined with your daily actions you can achieve anything that you set your mind to.

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