teenager
a young person who falls within the ages of 13 to 19 years old
adolescence
the name for the transition period from childhood to adulthood
what do teenagers want
be accepted for who they are
test themselves - different interests and areas of interests (sports, music, art)
test boundaries - what is right for them vs what others think (parents, teachers, peers, society)
what do parents want for their teenagers
happiness
healthy
safe
responsible
to live a good life (relationship, career, feel fulfilled and accomplished)
peer pressure
feeling pressured to do something because of the people around you
empower
helping someone to feel and act upon the power of their own beliefs
risk
potential for harm
sexting
words, images, or videos of a sexual nature that are shared online
stereotype
a fixed, simplified idea of a particular person or group
assertive
direct, fair and honest communication regarding wants, needs and expectations
drug driving
driving under the influence of illegal drugs
DRSABCD
danger, response, send for help, airways, breathing, CPR, defibrillation
speed
speeding is responsible for 40% road deaths per year
personal safety
the safety of an individual at any given time or space
first aid
immediate care given to an injured or sick person
personal growth
learn more about themselves - testing boundaries, what is okay and not
to rebel
pushing against boundaries set by family, school, friends, society
to fit in / belong
wanting to belong to their group of friends and not feel excluded
education
to learn by themselves - not believe in what others say
challenge
being bold, thoughtless, carefree, in the moment
there are many gender seterotypes in society
true
assertive
behaviour is the ability to communicate your wants, needs, feelings and thoughts clearly, honestly, and respectfully
passive
accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance
agressive
behaviour is attacking or confronting someone
usually intentional - meant to harm someone physical or destroy belonging
directed towards oneself
passive-aggressive
behaviour indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance or direst confrontation