What are the most pressing concerns facing teenagers today?
80528
I would say Self-Esteem issues, peer pressure, girls thinking that they should look like girls in the videos or magazines, thus wanting to have comestic surgery to look like someone else, giving in to sex under pressure or too soon, and under age drinking.  Teens... just be the best person you can be.  Be you.
306563
Honestly what does it really matter? Why are people so concerned about what other people are doing/wearing/listening to. WHO CARES!! Once kids get out of high school no one cares what's hot or not, what's the new style of clothes, or the coolest band out. People need to stop worrying about others and what they are doing
939715
Assuming that you yourself are in middle or high school, you could interview or survey your classmates to see how much they know about certain Middle Eastern issues. I think you should also maybe focus more on how much teenagers are misinformed rather than not caring.
263364
Peer pressure, active kids, puberty, rebellion, growing up. 20 years old I think.
545817
Talk to them about how about the challenges of being true to yourself, being a real person, an individual...and all the pressures throughout high school to conform to the expectations of peer groups...
491606
Oh no - your appliances have reached teenage.  Watch out for them running off to their rooms crying, gathering in furtive groups, wearing labels you never heard of and asking for money and a ride to the mall.  Set some ground rules now before it all breaks loose.\n---------------------\nWhat the heck time of day is it in your part of the world to be mowing the lawn??????
1171693
not a huge deal. there are more important things to worry about.
300633
Teens need to learn that there are limits and boundaries to what they can do.  You just talk about them and don´t expect them to accept it on face value. Tell them what will happen if they don´t respect those limits, not in terms of threat but in terms of reasoning with them.  They understand that out there, there are traffic lights, bills to pay and other "real-life" limitations to comply.  Don´t become a police for them.  Teach them that everyone is responsible for order and good keeping of the places they inhabit.
67831
It's a trend and many teenagers feel the need to follow trends.
105277
I hate to tell you this, but she's 12 and it's just the beginning. Teens have a LOT of hormonal problems that even THEY can't pinpoint. They also have MAJOR self-esteem issues and friends & guys are the most important things in her life. She will be very sensitive and not care for her parent(s) as much as she used to, but it is just a phase. \n\nI think that it's important that you talk with her and let her know you realize she's going through a lot and that you are there whenever she needs you.
81874
People tend to say that the best thing you can do is show a teenager that you love them and are there for them by sitting down with them face to face and asking them what is wrong, what is troubling them.  By doing this you are showing genuine concern for them and where they are at in their life.  Don't talk to him like is a child, talk to him like he is a young man, and tell him that he can talk to you about anything and you will not get mad at him.  Let him know that this time in his life might be fraught with much confusion, and he might make bad decisions sometimes but that it will be okay as everyone makes mistakes and needs help at sometime in their life.
859829
Here are some to get you started. They touch on social life and fashion. ◘\n\nhttp://my.homewithgod.com/inspiration4everyone/todays_teens.html\n\nhttp://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=36035\n\nhttp://www.drugfree.org/Parent/Knowing/Teen_Trends\n\nhttp://teenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/rolemodel.htm\n\nhttp://www.businessweek.com/1999/99_07/b3616001.htm
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At the very least a good counselor can offer a safe and supportive place for the teen to discuss their problems and concerns.  This can be helpful for any teen (or anybody).\n\nUnder some circumstances teens are facing real problems that would challenge any adult.  When they are dealing with gang violence, death of a loved one, drug abuse or psychological disorders the assistance of a counselor can be even more important.  It can be difficult to remember that even teens can face huge problems, and even the smaller problems are important to the person experiencing them.  Just because I may have bigger problems doesn't make yours small.
159987
Does it matter?\n\nHow about, "How is my teen doing in school"? "What will he/she be when they grow up"?\n\nYour teen will still be your child no matter what their sexual preferance is.
5282
The same decisions teenagers today have to make, the difference being, they mostly didn't talk about it.
756106
I think the biggest issue is poverty.  It also affects everyone everyday.  A lot of the healthcare problems are because of it.  People who are not poor are paying for the people who are.
977295
There are a lot more things to worry about WHO CARES