The problems of american teenager
== Youth Problems ==
The problems American teenagers face daily reflect problems in American society: drugs, guns, violence, poverty and depression. However, there are a few problems, which are prevailent mainly among American's youth. For example, teenage pregnancy, underage drinking, gang membership and the lack of a "voice" in today's society are among the many issues teenagers much deal with. Not all Americans have good clothing, adequate food and vitamins, and housing. So, some American children are raised in poverty. Many of these children find other means of supporting themselves or thier families. Many times poor or underprivileged children are forced to sell drugs or join gangs. Gangs, violence, and drugs are issues, which go hand in hand. In other words, where one finds a gang, one is most likely to also find drugs, guns and violence. As a result many young girls and boys are brutally murdered in drive-by shootings, ambushes and gang wars. While these problems of poor teenagers are immeasurable and harsh, middle class and wealthy American teenagers also face many problems. Drugs, underaged drinking and smoking are prevailent among teenagers. Drugs are destroying minds, family and friend relationships, and are killing America's youth. These drugs are a problem, which must be destroyed.
Violence in schools has been an increasing problem in America in the past few years. Occasions when American students have shot and killed their classmates no longer sound unfamiliar. Guns have no place in the hands of American children. Children should not have to fear going to school and should not have to fear their classmates.
Yet, another problem of American youth is vehicular homicide. Because teenagers drive at the age of 14, and because many are careless or perhaps drunk drivers, the number of deaths behind the wheel continue to grow. Teenage drivers no longer have to worry about having a parent drive them around or parking them after school, but need to worry about driving safety. '''
