miércoles, 29 de junio de 2011

the physical and/or psychological factors that affect teen behavior.

one very important thing that affects the teenage years is the self-esteem is all about how much people value themselves, the pride they feel in themselves, and how worthwhile they feel. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act. a person who have high selg-esteem will friends easily, is more in control of his or her behavior, and will enjoy life more. Body image is how someone feels about his or her own physical appearance. For many people, especially those in their early teens body image can ve closely linked to sel-esteem. That´s because as kids develop into teens, ther care more about how others see them.
In the puberty some teens struggle with sef-esteem when they begin puberty because the body goes through many changes. these changes, cmobined with a natural desire to feel accepted, meand it can be tempting for people to compare themselves with others. they may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and celebs ther see on tv, in movies, or in magazines. But it´s impossible to measure ourselves against others because the changes that come with puberty are different for everyone. Some people star developing early, others are late bloomers. Some get a temporary layer of fat to prepare for a growth spurt, others fill out permanently, and others feel like they stay skinny no matter how much ther eat. It all depends on how our genes have programmed our bodies to act. The changes come with puberty can affect how both girls and guys feel about themselves. some girls may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about theirr maturing bodies. Others may wish that they were developing faster.Girls may feel pressure to be thin but guys may feel like they don´t look big or muscular enough. Outside influences it´s not just development that affects self-esteem, though. Many others factores can affect a person´s body image too. family life can sometimes influence self-esteem. Some parents speen more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them, which can reduce kid´s ability to develop good self-esteem. People also may experience negative comments and hurtful teasing about the way they look from classmates and peers. Sometimes racial and ethnic prejudice is the source of such comments. Althoug these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect someone´s body image and self-esteem.

Writing Activity 2

Write a paragraph where you explain the physical and/or psychological factors that affect teen behavior.

viernes, 24 de junio de 2011

correction

There have been many studies conducted on the health effects of both short-term and long- term use of alcohol among adults. Long-term risks include liver damage, pancreatitis, certain cancers and literal shrinkage of the brain. Alcohol use is the second leading cause of demantia. But professinals today are worried about a steady increase in teen alcohol abuse and the possible negative health effects. Alcohol in young people has had a general rise in the proportion of 11 to 15 year olds who drink alcohol regulary, also there is an increase in the amount ther are drinking on each occasio. Adolescence is a transition time when the body is undergoing many significant changes, such as homonal alterations and brain development. It is also a time when young people star to associate more with friends and associates beyond their childhood contacts. They feel an increased pressure to fit in or go along with the crowd in oreder to be accepted socially. These new circumstances can be confusing and difficult for the youth to understand and deal with. Often their ability to make correct or safe decisions is also at a stage of immaturity.Exposing the brain to alcohol during this period may interrupt key processes of brain development, possibly leading to mild cognitive impairment as well as to a further escalation of drinking. Drinking and driving: motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 20. The rate of fatal crashes among alchohol involved divers between 16 and 20 years old is more than twice the rate for alcohol involved drivers 21 and older. suicide: alcohol use interactes with conditions such as depression and stress to contribute to suicide the third lading cause of death among people between the ages of 14 and 25. In one study, 37 percent of eighth grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11 percent who did not drink.

jueves, 23 de junio de 2011

Review

there(There) has(have) been many studies conducted on the health effects of both short(_)(-)term and long-term use of alcohol among adults. long(Long)-term risks include liver damege(damage), pancreatitis, certain cancers,and literal shrinkage of the brain. Alcohol use is the second leading cuase(cause) of dementia; one simple ages quicker on alcohol. But professionals today are worried about a steady increase in teen alcohol abuse and the possible negative health effects. Alcohol and (in) young people there was (has had) a general rise in the proportion of 11 to 15 year olds who drink alcohol regularly, but also there is an increase in the amount they are drinking on each occasion. Adolescence is a transition time when the body is undergoing many significant changes, such as hormonal alterations and brain development. It is also a time when young people start to associate more with friends and associates beyond their childhood contacts. They feel an increased pressure to fit in or go along with the crowd in order to be accepted socially. These new circumtances(circumstances) can be confusing and difficult for the youth to understand and deal with. often(Often) their ability to make correct or safe decisions is also at a stage of immaturity. Exposing the brain to alcohol during this period may interrupt key processes of brain development, possible(possibly) leading to mild cognitive impairment as well as to a further escalation of drinking. Drinking and driving: motor vehicle crashes are the leading cuse(cause) of death among youth ages 15 to 20. The rate of fatal crashes among alcohol involved drives berween(between) 16 and 20 years old is more than twice the rate for alcohol involved drivers 21 and older. suicide: alcohol use interacts with conditions such as depression and stress to contribute to suicide,the third lading cuase(cause) of death among people between the ages of 14 and 25. in(In) one study, 37 percent of eighth grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11 percent who did not drink.

martes, 21 de junio de 2011

The health effects of teen alcohol use

there has been many studies conducted on the health effects of both short_term and long-term use of alcohol among adults. long-term risks include liver damege, pancreatitis, certain cancers,and literal shrinkage of the brain. Alcoholuse is the second leading cuase of dementia; one simpleages quicker on alcohol. But professionals today are worried about a steady increase in teen alcohol abuse and the possible negative health effects. Alcohol and young people there was a general rise in the proportion of 11 to 15 year olds who drink alcohol regularly, but also there is an increase in the amount they are drinking on each occasion. Adolescence is a transition time when the body is undergoing many significant changes, such as hormonal alterations and brain development. It is also a time when young people start to associate more with friends and associates beyond their childhood contacts. They feel an increased pressure to fit in or go along with the crowd in order to be accepted socially. These new circumtances can be confusing and difficult for the youth to understand and deal with. often their ability to make correct or safe decisions is also at a stage of immaturity. Exposing the brain to alcohol during this period may interrupt key processes of brain development, possible leading to mild cognitive impairment as well as to a further escalation of drinking. Drinking and driving: motor vehicle crashes are the leading cuse of death among youth ages 15 to 20. The rate of fatal crashes among alcohol involved drives berween 16 and 20 years old is more than twice the rate for alcohol involved drivers 21 and older. suicide: alcohol use interacts with conditions such as depression and stress to contribute to suicide,the third lading cuase of death among people between the ages of 14 and 25. in one study, 37 percent of eighth grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11 percent who did not drink.

viernes, 17 de junio de 2011

Oral Presentation

Post the scrip for a speech related to an issue that affects teens (something you consider interesting).

miércoles, 15 de junio de 2011

Effects of smoking

smoking isn´t good for one´s body, especially if you´ve been smoking a pack a day, and for a long period of time, but what is the full extent of the effects of smoking on your body? The effect of smoking varies from person to person as it will depend on the person´s vulnerability to the chemical in cigarettes or tobacoo smoke. It will also depend on the number of years the person has been smoking. According to recent studies, every year hundreds of thousands of people all over the globe die from medical complications caused by smoking. Aside from the stench leaves on ones clothes, breath, and hair, it also has other complications. Here are some of the different effects of smoking: a raise in blood pressure and heart rate, toes, the brain and the nervous system are stimulated for a shrt time and then reduced, dizziness, nausea, watery eyes, hyperacidity, weakened sense of taste and smell, and loss of appetite. The other thing that affect the body is the nicotine which reaches the brain within 10 seconds after smoke is inhaled.It has been found in every part of the body and in breast milk in the women , the carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in red blodd cells preventing affected cells from carrying a full load of oxygen. Cancer is caused by agents in tabacoo smoke which damage important genes that control the growth of cells, causing them to grow abnormally or to reproduce too rapidly. In conclusion the smoke cigarette ir very danger to the body and caused de dead.