Saturday, August 10, 2013

It's all about youth and parents



There should be a structure in youngsters’ lives. For that they need love and trust. Parents are there to give them needed love and support. Their commitments toward the young people never change. It is an unconditional love between parents and children.We meet  many people during our life span and they can have important influence in our life but among them parents have the most important effect on our future. They are the only one who expect nothing in return!

Young people are more like to spend time with their parents. There is misinterpreting that youngsters have increased interest in friends as a disinterest in the family. But it is not true. For them there is no place like home. They may find friends for themselves, but in reality parents are the best friends for them. Because parents will never let them down, will be there for needy times, and especially never break the trust. They would like to spend more time doing things with their parents. Watching TV does not count as spending time together, there should be any possible ways to be with youngsters and accompanying them frequently.

It is good to talk with teens about his/her interests and concerns. Parents show genuine interest in what is happening. Parents give full attention to the talk, respond to statements, and never interrupt. Some parents  share their feelings and concerns with their young children and let them to look at  their world and it is a sign of good parenting. Because, it helps the children to understand their parents and eventually parents will become their role models.

The most important things are, parents trust their young children and treat them with respect. There is a bad notion about youngsters. The society tries to condemn teens and only talk about their ill. That is not good! However, in a situation like that, parents are the only one stand for us ! They give respect and value for their children as  they are the masters of future!

Parents are more supportive to teens. It helps them to overcome from problems where they cannot solve them alone. They lend their hands to overcome from problems through their advices, guide and support.

 Young people have desire and need to establish independence. They want to make their own decisions and choices. At the same time, they may feel hurt if the parent does not show any interest in what they are thinking and doing.

Here are some facts that youngster are expected from parents:

  • Allow them to become more independent.
  • Be tolerant, but do not be overly permissive.
  • Have reasonable rules. Be ready to readjust your rules for special circumstances.
  • Have an open mind. Be patient.
  • Be interested in their lives, but respect their privacy.
  • Be there when your teenager needs you. Give advice when asked but do not lecture

Friday, August 9, 2013

Health Wise


                   A healthy life style is essential for everyone, especially important for growing teenagers. Unfortunately many youngsters lead an unhealthy life style. They mainly do not care about their food habits. They buy unhealthy takeaway food every day or even a few times a day. If someone eat takeaway food regularly, they are more likely to put on weight than eating fast food only occasionally.

              You may not have given a second thought about your diet. But it is worth remembering that how you look after your body now - what you eat and the lifestyle you live - will have a huge influence on your health when you reach your old age.

           Get into good health habits now and you'll reduce your risk of developing of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and stroke. Eating a balanced diet, exercising and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes are excellent starting points!



Important points to be reconsider...


  • A balanced diet is essential for a teenager! They are in their growing age. Your meal should consist of one-third of starchy carbohydrates, one-third fruit and vegetables and the remaining third, protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, beans, eggs, or dairy. Fats and sugars should be kept to a minimum and enjoyed mainly as treats!
  •  Do Exercises! It can take any form, from a walk in the park to an energetic game. The trick is to find something that you enjoy - and that makes your heart beat a little faster. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, running and climbing will also strengthen your bones and delay the possible onset of osteoporosis.
  • It helps you feel good. Being physically active may Help you control your weight, build lean muscle, and reduce your body fat. Strengthen your bones. Increase flexibility and balance.
  • Avoid Smoking! There are many reasons for that. Especially it's one of the main causes of bad breath and can cause tooth staining, gum disease and tooth loss. Smokers are at greater risk of oral cancer, lung cancer as well as throat cancer. Find friends who don't think drugs are the only route to having fun.  
  •  Maintain Good Mental Health! Physical activity plays an important role. Spending time in the natural environment has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It can also boost self-confidence, self-image and even your mood. Friends and family can provide essential support to maintain your mental health. Be free to communicate with them.
  •   Remember also to drink plenty of water - 6 to 8 glasses is generally considered sufficient, but if you're exercising hard or the weather is particularly warm, you'll need to drink more.
  •  Don’t be overweight. Many teens turn to unhealthy dieting methods to lose weight, including eating very little, cutting out whole groups of foods, skipping meals and fasting. These methods can leave out important foods you need to grow. “Breakfast is must”
DO NOT FORGET:
 
Change Occurs Slowly… Old habits are hard to break and pay more attention when you bring out changes in to your life style.
  •  Make changes slowly. Do not expect to change your eating or activity habits overnight
  •   Look at your current eating and physical activity habits and at ways you can make them healthier.
  • Set a few realistic goals for yourself.
  • Identify your barriers.
  • Be positive and know that you can do it.

And finally, enjoy your life, live sensibly and you'll increase your chances of enjoying good health! 

Sources from: http://www.niost.org/Curricula-and-Toolkits/take-charge-of-your-health-a-guide-for-teenagers

Friendship

"Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies"

By Aristotle 

 Friendship is a gift to the man kind. Friendship is the only relationship which does not related to blood. It gives pleasure to human beings. Every body will agree with me, if there is a friendship then there will be no sorrow. But there should be a trusted true friendship which never makes others down. Friends can be easily found, but it is not easy to retain them with you. With the changing world,they may also change with the time. Friendships never expect anything in return for all its offering. It saves life without looking into situation.

 Friendship is one of the most important parts of a young person’s life. They spend their most of time with companions: going to cinemas, playing sports,social networking and listening to music. They have a ability to group themselves into friends who have same interest like them.

As children get older, time spend with their parents decrease and it is replaced with their newly found companions. Their most of daily activities are surrounded by friends. Youngsters are tend to follow whatever activities which are followed by their friends. Friendships help us deal with fear, frustration, stress, loneliness, and other barriers to personal growth.To strengthen your relationship with friends you should posses some qualities; such as expressing your feelings, listening openly and non-critically, offering positive feedback, and asking for support  when you need it.



What will happen if we do not have friends during our young age?

Surely it will be more lonely and unhappy world. Even though we have our own families, there will be a vacuum in our lives, if we do not have friends. There should be someone to keep your secrets, share your mischievous activities, and to do best in academic life. Friendship change as youth move into their teen years. Some common qualities of FRIENDSHIP;
  • They tend to spend more time with their peers. 
  • They feel free to share everything with peers.
  • During the young age, there will be increased contact with opposite-sex peers.
  • Often they form small groups of friends or cliques which help to boost their confidence and give them a sense of identity. 
  • They tend to break away from friends, if they found friends break their trust.
  • They will lend you,their hands whenever you want it.
  • You will feel free to communicate with your peers.
  • Even in an unknown world, you will feel safe and protective with the presence of your friends.
During your young age, you will find different kinds of friends.They will walk in or out from your lives with the time. It's your choice to select the best for your world and to stick with them.
A small tip for parents: As parents, it is important to encourage friendships among your children. However, it is vital to know who your child's friends are and to communicate openly about changes in peer relationships and friendships with your teens.


 
             
"True Friends by Miley Cyrus" 



Wednesday, August 7, 2013

How it feels to be young.....

Life is a miracle...it has given everybody different phase of time to enjoy their lives. Childhood is the best part of our lives. We don't have to worry about anything, we live ourselves as we wish.We are more protective in the hands of our parents, they are the ones who is there for us always,guide us,teach us,they give us everything that they can afford to us. But... with the time we arrive the most precious part of our life.
IT IS OUR YOUNG AGE...  

It is the time period which we tend to explore many more things related to our lives,we may find many friends,fashion trends, favorite role modals and so on. It is true that young people more like to imitate peoples,specially they tend to follow their friends rather than their parents. Some of them try to avoid the parent's advices... it's not their problem, it is the problem with their age... They are more like engage in adventurous activities which give them new boost to their lives.

During our young age, we are more expose to the parents blames, we may get  criticizes about what we do and what we are planning to do. It is obvious, because this is the time period we should correct ourselves, otherwise we have to suffer our entire life and the parents are there for us to correct us. There are lot more to talk about youthfulness.That's enough for now and through my other articles I like to discuss more about young generation.

Now,I like to share some thoughts, how it feels to be young... It is a wonderful period in our lives. Most probably all the youngsters will agree with me what I am saying. It is a nice and happy experience. We enjoy our lives to the fullest, no responsibilities, the only thing we have to do is concentrate on our education, no worries about other things. We get to know more about society through our interactions with others. We tend to see the world through different perspectives at the same time we learn lot more through our own experiences; it's like own explorations about society. "Fall in love" has became a trend among youngsters during this period.It is not just very emotional events in our lives but these are also moments where we achieved something special for the first time. Aggression is a negative quality which is related to youth's lives.It is most linked with the end of a relationship or bereavement of someone they cared about. Finally, it is a pleasure to be young and it is our responsibility to enjoy it under the control of our parents.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Welcome




Hello my dear readers,

After passing the childhood with the parents ,every human being enter into their youthful life. It is a time phase which they face many changes in their lifestyles as well as it decides future of them.Being a member of younger generation, I would like to talk about ourselves through my blog.

 Younger generation becomes a vastly spoken subject today as their way of living has been changed largely. lifestyles of young today are not at all the same from what it used to be in the past.It is obvious, because we live in 21st centuary with the concept of global village. Thus I wish to bring out many topics relating to younger generation and wish to talk more about their lifestyles. Come and join with me to explore your youthfulness.

With pleasure I am so delighted to welcome you all to visit my blog more often and leave a comment about my articles. Because your comments will be a great support for me and it will help me to explore more about young people. Enjoy my explorations.......