LIFE AS A TEENAGER

LIFE AS A TEENAGER

Who is a teenager? Generally a teenager is a young person whose age falls within the range of 13-19 years. They are called teens because their age number ends with "teen".

Most teen's life is filled with stress, dreams etc. Stress can be in form of family issues, friendship and relationship issues e.t.c. Most teens feel as if they have started a new life when they enter this stage. They find it somehow uncomfortable to handle these changes in their lives.

Part of growing up is evidenced by mood swings, and when it comes to listening to parents, here is how it goes. The teens say "I don't need my parents I know everything’’ yet, all this is only in passing. With anticipation, they wait for their 18th birthday. Unknown to them that adult life is not just about getting that car you’d been promised on your birthday, but it is a wakeup call as they are becoming adults.

Once their families start peeling the mask, much is brought to light.  The world suddenly stops pretending, pretending everything is ok. Us teens feel almost the same thing; we feel the conflict between our missing childhood, our protection and for some new life as an adult. However, teenagers are the most misunderstood people on the planet. They are treated like children and expected to act like adults!

We do unexpected things, we say things that don't make sense, but we are actually not mod. We're not problems, we're not far gone. We're growing, we're just teenagers, we're just fighting to stay put, because there is a season for a reason.

In conclusion do you remember the time when we couldn't wait to grow up? Now is the time to prove what you actually wanted and want to do. Just fight and go on with your lives, reach out to your dreams and desires, never give up. Listen to your heart and carry on.

Written by:   Ria Ramchandani

TEENAGE PROBLEMS

Who said growing up is easy? It is a process filled with so many stumbling blocks. Talk of life living you and not you living life to the fullest. In recent times, teenagers are facing various problems. It is very possible to be overwhelmed by teenage issues such as drug abuse, sexual pressure, parental relationships, addiction, disobedience, and low self-esteem.

Checkpoint one:

Among these issues affecting teenagers include teenage depression. This is one of the contributing factors to problems adolescents face. There are lots of evidence that suggest that teenage runaways, drinking disorders, drug issues, pregnancy, anorexia and suicide are on the rise. 

Checkpoint two:

Drinking disorders among teenagers is another painstaking task that parents and the teenagers themselves are forced to deal with.  The reality is that, alcohol is often the cause of many problems among these teenagers. Simply put, alcohol ruins many young people’s lives, and is now of the most serious problems young people face. Drinking and driving is one large problem often linked with teenage drinking as they are not only accustomed to the traffic laws being young drivers, but they are also careless and not stable behind the wheel.

Checkpoint three:

Another issue they may be forced to deal with is Teenage pregnancy. Who wants to be called a dad or a mum yet you just became an adult at eighteen. There is so much fun to enjoy and so much to explore. 

Checkpoint four:

Is it morally right for a teenager to have an abortion? Is it justified for them to do so? Teenagers with unplanned pregnancies face difficult choices. If a teen gives birth and keeps the baby, she is much more likely to drop out of school, give poor health care to the child or develop health problems herself. Some resort to abortion as a solution. But can these acts really be justified?

In conclusion, despite the seemingly many odds, these issues are a true reflection of the challenges the teenagers may face from time to time, and how the freedom given to teenagers can have a positive or negative effect. There should be much insight shared on lessons that can benefit the teens, parents and teachers. For the teenagers, establish the meaning of life and how you can deal with some of the challenges that you facing as a teenager.

For the parents, think of better ways of handling their children and decide on what should be priority in their lives. This is a crucial part of our lives and we need much guidance. Accord us enough guidance on how we can respond to undesirable situations, which may crop up as part of our growing up.Help us acquire characters traits that will help to end most of the teenage problems in the contemporary society. What did you do to overcome them when you were my age?

Done by;

Shrutinathvani

THEATRICS OF VITAL EVENTS

Tensions come up as students wait for their upcoming results which are scheduled to be released today. Some happy, some sad and some tensed for what seems to be glaring at them. Pupils have fought hard for their denied marks, which for some were not even added. Call it luck. Some pupils were given marks they don’t even deserve. Others shade genuine tears and others crocodile tears. Others with drooping necks were forced to go back to school as no marks seemed forthcoming.  Others who are very ‘naughty’ – as some teachers refer to them- because they take their parents to selected teachers to avoid being scolded or have their dirty linen aired out. Others with drooping necks are forced to go back to school as no marks seemed forthcoming.  Everyone should get a fair chance.

So the terror in me has been building up , not just because of exams, but here comes PTM. When it comes to Parents’ Teacher’s Consultation day, popularly known as PTM or ‘Papa and Teacher Meeting’, then pupils make awkward excuses to escape consultation.

Pupils lie to parents that the meeting is delayed. Pupils only meet teachers that they know will talk good about them. They fake sickness and behave like saints on the last day which is on Friday.  They act like people with very high level of courtesy and esteem. They either don’t take the letter home or become very good in front of teachers and parents.

On a positive note, Diwali is approaching. A festival of lights. Everyone should start a new year and consider it a new beginning, with renewed resolution. Improve  yourself,  this new year , never give  up on what you know you can  do, change your behavior , shake hands  with  your teachers  don’t let any complain  be left about you. Start loving your books and studies, work harder, and show your competitors what you really are. Look forward to a brighter future.

On behalf of the press club, we wish everyone a happy Diwali and for our Indian brothers and sisters a happy new year.

Prepared by: Ria Ramchandani and Shruti Nathuani

Reporters:  Aisha Ibrahim and Brian  Andrea

Hello all, 

Information about stress.

Stress: its a state of mental  strain  resulting from  very demanding circumstances. or is normally the body's way of responding to a demand or threat.

Every one experiences a stressful situation, We must find a way to either manage or control this state of affairs.

Common stressors among the teenagers:

1.    Homework/assignment/test deadlines.
2.    Relationships
3.    Identity crisis.
4.    Lack of money
5.    Parental pressure
6     High expectations pressure.
7.    Peer pressure etc.

Stress does not always have a negative  effect.               if every thing is so smooth , one can get stuck in comfort zones.                               stress can push people to perform under pressure.

Manage stress
- Have support network - interact, talk or share your problems with the people close to you.

-Attitude : Look at stressor as a normal life challenge.

- Confidence : Believe that you can solve the issue or its going to pass with time.

- Prepare: Preparation of any eventuality. Understand that stressors are ever there, prepare the mind , of ways in which you can solve the issue. The parent can train the teenager on the best way to manage some of the common stressors .

compiled by Mr. Kasamba

Today tuesday the 18th of october , things are fine at Melvin Jones Academy, the students are busy with the mid term exams , which are ending on wednesday.

BRIBING VICE

BRIBING VICE

Bribing is to persuade someone to act in one’s favor illegally or dishonestly, by enticing them with gifts or money. This takes place in various settings such as; 

1.      SCHOOLS

Many parents  are so lenient with their children, as far as giving pocket money, don’t  bother  to  ask  their  son  or  daughter  how  they  use  the  money  that  they  are  given  ,and also  don’t  bother  to  ask  what  deals  they  make   with  other  students. Students are spending Money in various activities such as for drugs and bribing other students for favors. 

Such is the case in schools that students nowadays engage in such misconduct. There is need for call for sensitization on the after effects. It is common practice to see students bribing   fellow student or classmate, to do their homework in this era and time.

Schools  have  become  a  market place  where  exchange  offers  are  being  made  every day for various purposes. There have been emerging cases of Teachers being enticed by money offers to part with examinations papers or help students in Sit in exams.  In the process, students spend huge sum of money for bribery purposes. Exam  time  is  also  another  time  when  this  happens  as  students  ask the  teachers  for  the  exam  papers .

It is also common for students’ and parents in high end schools to bribe teachers to escape punishment or for favours regarding their children.  A game is a good opportunity for students to exercise and explore their talents. However, some  people  who  are  very  ‘crazy’ for  sports,  bribe  the  captain  of  their  team to keep  them  in  the school team.  Some  people  also  bribe  the   prefects  to  remove  their  name  from  the  noise  makers  list. They also bribe fellow students to do their homework, buy them stuff, buy friendship etc.

General bribing trends in the country:

DURING POLICE CASES

when  someone  is  caught  by  the  police  for  crimes  such  as  driving under the influence of alcohol, over speeding , hit  and  run  or  accidents , people  bribe  their way out. The  police  is  a  symbol  of  justice  but  they  are  now  forgetting  their  duties  and  driving  the  country  to  corruption. . The  policemen  also  get  bribed  instead  of  arresting  them, yet they are supposed to be the ‘custodian’ of the law.

IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES

When  an  illegal  transaction  like  importing  and  exporting  of   guns  or  drugs  is  to  be  made  bribing  has  a  major  role. Although  some  government officers  don’t  do  this, many do  this  even  though  they  know  it’s  not  good  and  may  lead  to the death  of  thousands  of  people. They  should  know  that  out  of those  thousand  people   some  may  be  their  relatives,  family  members  or  also  their  friends.

LET’S STOP OUR COUNTRY FROM CORRUPTION!

COMPILED BY

DARSHAN PATEL.

PRESS CLUB