Poverty is a more complex concept than it seems. Young people who live in precarious situations will have difficulty breaking out of this impasse; contrary to popular belief, willpower has little effect on poverty. As a number of youth currently live in precarious conditions, it is interesting to better understand their situation. What is poverty
When parents overprotect their children Today’s society often pushes the newer generation of parents to overprotect their children from fear that something might happen to them. This behaviour might generally stem from the media, but sometimes parents can see danger where there is none. What is overprotection? Overprotection is an attitude that parents exhibit, which
The difference between the terms “rape” and “sexual assault” is not always clear. Rape is a form of sexual assault and contrary to popular belief, it does not only happen with strangers in dark alleys or underground parking lots. More often than not, it is people in the victim’s entourage who commit this criminal act.
Human beings have, for millennia, used substances with psychotropic effects. Any psychoactive substance that interferes with the central nervous system’s functioning is considered a “drug”. Drugs modify the user’s conscience. Depending on the nature and the quantity of the taken drug, one’s perception, motor skills, mood, and emotions are altered. Among youth, drug consumption can
We all need to relax and live moments of pleasure. To be able to experience cherished moments with friends, to have fun and to experience new things; all of these help us learn more about ourselves and feel good. In our society, alcohol consumption is often associated to social activities, such as parties for example.
The emergence of electronic media Bullying and harassment are not new phenomena. But with the advent of the Internet, bullying and harassment have taken on a new dimension. Indeed, with this new means of communication, highly new and innovative ways of communicating, socializing and accessing information have been put in place. What is cyberbullying? Cyber-bullying
Younger generations face the same issues as older generations. These include access to education and a competitive job market. But each era brings new challenges. Today’s youth face new challenges related to world events and changing information technologies. However, the future prospects for youth are good. And there are ways to support young people in
Harassment in schools is a problem that is more or less visible from the outside, yet that affects youth greatly. When faced with this type of bullying, it is important to adopt assertive approaches rather than aggressive reactions. Accompaniment is the key to this problem on all levels. It is essential to act in order
For many siblings, the relationship they have with each other is often the longest in their lives. Sibling rivalries are a part of life: siblings bicker and tease each other. To some extent, these rivalries are useful. They are part of the development of young people and their social skills, such as listening and managing
The Influence of Social Media on Young People Social media has a significant influence on young people’s behaviour. Indeed, recent generations have grown up in the digital age. They’ve had access to electronics from a very young age. Everything that happens on social media, on the “web,” is virtual and sometimes, for some, the line
