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Are teenagers nowadays self-centred - Coggle Diagram
Are teenagers nowadays self-centred
No
Opinions/stereotypes
Are mostly called as immature, lazy, selfish
Can be the result of them trying to strive to be independent/hormonal Changes
Parents need to teach good values
Ex.sharing, generosity
Can be done by deconstructing their choices by explaining to them about their actions' potential harm and make them think about their underlying behaviour
Some ways to prevent the issues may include:
Provide a multitude of opportunities for a teenager to experience the feeling of selflessness
Such as
Donating used items
Volunteering for community projecs
Church missionaries
School philanthropy(fund raising) projects
Nonprofit organisations
Can also be the result of how their Brains operate
According to a research done by University College of London,teenagers barely use the part of their brains which considers other people's emotions, thoughts as well as how they are affected by their decision.
Misinterpretation
Adults can misinterpret teenagers to be self-centred due to:
The way their brains develop
Teenagers tend to think in concrete ways.In which their thinking is focused on the present as they are able to gather information from experience(in this case it is mostly from school),analyse information, and make critical decisions
Teenagers usually have a period,from 11 to 14 yrs old,where they tend to be more self- centred in which this is developing
This results in teenagers being preoccupied with their own desires and needs which could lead to them being insensitive towards others
Symptoms may include:
The feeling of insecurity
They hide who they are
Taking extra effort to take care of them selves
For conclusion
There a multitude of organisations that teens can enter, to contribute good to the community.
Ex.the salvation army
The salvation army brings countless befits to volunteer s such as:
Learning a thing or two from wise residents as they help charity run activities or performances
Developing organisational and fundraising skills when they help out at collection drives for second-hand items.