Are teenagers nowadays self-centred

No

For conclusion

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

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.

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

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

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.

Taking extra effort to take care of them selves