O. The ActivitiesO.1. Today's TeenagersTeenage Life One of the most difficult times in life is your teenage years. It is during this time of life that you start going though some major changes, both physically and mentally, causing stress levels to become really high due to the urge of wanting to fit in.Today's teenagers are smarter and braver than the other generation , because of their curiousity . They are curious to the things around them . They are ready to take risks just to know more things about their surroundings . teenagers have changed in comparison with the teens in the past, taking into account eating habits, an active way of life, spending free time and clothes. They are a technology generation. For teens in todays world mobile phones, internet, music, movies, television and video games are very important. Most teenagers prefer watching TV and playing computer games to reading books. They dont like reading because watching TV is easier and they dont have to use their own imagination. Computer games teach but they are also harmful to health. Teenagers prefer to spend free time in front of a computer rather than to walk. Moreover, games transfer them into the world which doesnt exist. It is very exciting for the youth. They meet with friends in such places as McDonalds. Teens eat there unhealthy food. They eat too much fast food. Every teenager needs a balanced diet, appropriate personal hygiene and physical activities in the fresh air, for example, playing a ball, going running, swimming, driving on the bicycle, playing in tennis or walking. This should be for them more interesting than sitting for hours in front of a computer or TV because such a mode of life leads to the improvement of mood, health and physical shape.

O-2.AdvicesReference : http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/adolescenthealth/pdf/parental_monitoring_factsheet.pdf Parents are a powerful influence in the lives of their teens. When parents make a habit of knowing about their teenswhat they are doing, who they are with, and where they are and setting clear expectations for behavior with regular check-ins to be sure these expectations are being metthey can reduce their teens risks for injury, pregnancy, and drug, alcohol, and cigarette use. These parents are monitoring their teens activities and behavior. What can parents do to monitor their teens effectively?The following are some steps you can take to monitor your teen and help protect him or her from risky behaviors: -Talk with your teen about your rules and expectations, and explain the consequences for breaking the rules.-Talk and listen to your teen often about how he or she feels and what he or she is thinking.-Know who your teens friends are.-Talk with your teen about the plans he or she has with friends, what he or she is doing after school, and where he or she will be going.-Set expectations for when your teen will come home, and expect a call if he or she is going to be late.-Ask whether an adult will be present when your teen is visiting a friends home.-Get to know your teens boyfriend or girlfriend.-Get to know the parents of your teens friends.-Talk with your relatives, your neighbors, your teens teachers, and other adults who know your teen. Ask them to share what they observe about your teens behaviors, moods, or friends. -Watch how your teen spends money.-Keep track of how your teen spends time online, and talk about using the Internet safely. -Pay attention to your teens mood and behavior at home, and discuss any concerns you might have.-If your teen does break a rule, enforce the consequences fairly and consistently.-Make sure your teen knows how to contact you at all times.

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."- e. e. cummings