...Purpose: To inform B. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the most prominent emotional challenges young adult face. C. Central Idea: To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the most prominent emotional challenges/problems young adults face by first looking at single households, by second, reflecting on low self esteem due to bullying and certain environmental factors and by third, looking at the trying time youth have in forming their own identity and purpose in life despite outward pressures. I. Introduction A. Growing up in a single parent household has been found to cause emotional challenges for young adults. B. Having low self esteem due to the environment and/or bullying by peers is also a source of the emotional challenges that young adults face. C. Discovering who they are, where they want to go in life, and having the personal strength of character to make that certain dream a reality in a world of adult pressures/expectations and peer pressure is a turbulent process that has shown to be an emotional challenge for young adults. II. Body of Presentation A. Growing up in a single parent household has been found to cause emotional challenges for young adults. 1. About 6 out of 10 children who live with only their mother are living near or below the poverty line; According to the U.S Census Bureau in 2010. 2. Living in poverty causes stress and can lead to emotional...
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...In our modern world, besides traditional family model with children and both parents, there exist other types of family including single-parent family. However, in my opinion, I still think that a child should be raised in a home with both parents. I would like to explain my reasons here. Firstly, to bring up a child, there are so many things to do. Therefore, just one parent, however hard he/she tries, will encounter many problems in managing to do all these things. In daily life, we can witness stressed single parent who becomes bad-tempered and shout at their children although they don't do anything wrong. On the contrary, both parents can divide work efficiently between each other and so they will have less pressure and less stress, which in turn can help to maintain a happy family life. Secondly, I think that having both parents will provide the child's development with better balance because each parent has their own irreplaceable characteristics. For example, a father is in general stronger and braver than a mother and conversely, a mother is softer and more carefully. Consequently, lacking one parent will take from the child an example of the corresponding qualities. I know this very well from my own experience. My father went away when I was a child. My mother has been trying extremely hard to bring me up and I am so grateful for her devotion and her care for me. However, I have to admit that I can not develop completely some manly qualities such as determination,...
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...has been unable to work as many hours as her colleagues due to her status as a single parent of a six-year-old boy. The company's recent risk-laden acquisition of another ailing firm has intensified the office's already high-pressure environment by necessitating that all employees work 13- and 14-hour days... Charles Foley, vice president of the computer retailing firm Sayer MicroWorld, must decide whether or not to fire his employee, Kathryn McNeil, a 37-year-old product manager who has been unable to work as many hours as her colleagues due to her status as a single parent of a six-year-old boy. The company's recent risk-laden acquisition of another ailing firm has intensified the office's already high-pressure environment by necessitating that all employees work 13- and 14-hour days. Although McNeil appears to be doing her best to fulfill both her parental and professional responsibilities, her immediate supervisor insists that McNeil has not been able to complete her share of the work. Charles Foley, vice president of the computer retailing firm Sayer MicroWorld, must decide whether or not to fire his employee, Kathryn McNeil, a 37-year-old product manager who has been unable to work as many hours as her colleagues due to her status as a single parent of a six-year-old boy. The company's recent risk-laden acquisition of another ailing firm has intensified the office's already high-pressure environment by necessitating that all employees work 13- and 14-hour days. Although...
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...Arnold Jimenez History 110 2014/11/21 Professor Radzikowski Gender Inequalities Our society is plagued with many inequalities, these inequalities range from education to wealth, yet I believe one of the most prominent forms of inequality today is aimed towards gender. Gender inequality refers to unequal treatment or negative perceptions of individuals based on their gender. As of 2012, the World Economic Forum ranks the United States 22nd in terms of gender equality out of 135 countries. America often employs Gender stratification causing the ranking of the sexes in such a way that women are unequal in power, resources, prestige, or presumed worth. For my essay I shall explain the three most prominent forms of gender inequality: Childhood, society and professionalism. Gender inequalities have large-scale consequences for society, as long as we continue to perpetuate gender inequalities men and women will never be considered equal. In the 1800’s during America’s farm economy, women enjoyed and lived equally with men on a family. Farm men and women typically did different jobs men did heavy field labor, woodwork, repairs and worked with large edge tools. In contrast women preformed food preservation and clothing preparation, a farm family could not survive without the skilled labor of both men and women, and in this sense men and women's contribution to the economy of the family farm was equal. Furthermore children were raised and nurtured by both men and women, there were...
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...Authoritarian Parenting Style: The Negative Effect On Children Abstract The Authoritarian Parenting Style is one of four parenting styles used to rear children. Authoritarian Parenting style is described by Feldman (2011) as “parents that are controlling, punitive, rigid, cold. Their word is law, and they value strict, unquestioning obedience……; they do not tolerate expressions of disagreement (p.251).” Because children are unable to explore their own feelings, values and opinions, they, grow up with various negative effects. Some of those effects are anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of social skills and bullying other people. The negative effects, that these children inherit, naturally follow them into their adulthood. Feldman (2011) confirms “Children of authoritarian parents tend to be withdrawn…..they are not very friendly….boys are unusually hostile (p. 251).” The parenting style we choose to raise our children is so pivotal because it will shape the traits, personality and mannerisms of our children. As parents, ultimately we want to produce Godly, respectable, successful children that will one day be an asset to society. Parenting Styles Children reared with an authoritarian parenting style are laden with various negative effects that produce: anxiety, low self-esteem, over-aggression in males, dependence in females, lack of social skills, and becoming a bully. Although for this paper we will be focusing primary on the negative effects...
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...Adolescence Louis Gibbs PSY/280 05/18/2012 Michael Johnson The introduction of middle childhood and adolescence, a crucial period of development, for the child and parent can become a time of uncertainty. The parenting styles of the parent makes a difference in the out-come of the child. All children need parents that care about them. The different parenting styles include; authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative. In the best interest of the child’s development, parents have to make an evaluation of the parenting methods that work well with the personality of the child. During these years the child’s temperament also begins to have an effect in their lives. “A child’s temperament matters (Kagan & Fox, 2006). If they do not consider the personality of the child, authoritarian parents might terrorize children who are innately fearful or anxious, or permissive parents might watch their impulsive children flail out of control.”(Berger, 2010). Environmental circumstances also have a role in children’s development for example: a parent gaining or loosing employment. There will be many changes that take place for middle childhood and adolescent children. Middle Childhood For many people puberty is a time in their life that will not be forgotten. The ages from 7 to 11 are sometimes called the school years. “The average 7- to 11-year-old...
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...Ching B1403067 HELP University Outline I. Introduction A. Opener: B. Thesis statement: Polygamous marriage Islam has bring some impacts to the Muslims such as psychological torture suffered by women, loads of burden bore by men, mental pressure suffered by children, allow more women not to be single and also lower the divorce rate. II. Women suffer from psychological torture A. Depression B. Jealousy and unshared love III. Men are forced to bear with loads of burden A. Content the basic needs of the household B. Responsibilities in their career IV. Children suffer from mental pressure A. Live in fear B. The existence of hate to the father V. Allows more women to have husband, not left being single A. Emotional support B. Financial support VI. Lower divorce rate in society today A. Valid lifestyle choice B. Flexible marriage VII. Conclusion: According to IslamReligion.com (2006), Islamic marriage is a legal arrangement, not a sacrament in the Christian sense, and is secured with an agreement. Matrimony in Islam lays right and corresponding responsibility on each spouse. Children in wedlock are given legitimacy and share inheritance from their parents. There are two kinds of marriage system, which is monogamy and polygamy. The meaning of monogamy is a system of marriage where a person has only one spouse while polygamy is where a person has two spouses and above. Polygamy can be defined as two...
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...as a Single Parent Single parent family may be defined as “A family comprising of a single mother or father having their own dependent children. (Prabhakar)There are numerous responsibilities and sacrifices that a single parent endures. One must accept the role as mother and father. Being a part of a single parent home can have a negative or positive impact on the relationship between parent and child. Balancing work and family are vital roles; single parents understand the meaning of prioritizing. (Robbibs) As a single parent, there will be many decisions made that will not only affect themselves, but also the child. The tasks of a single are doubled; one must maintain balance which is beneficial for both parent and child. A two parent household usually share equal amount of responsibilities. Important tasks are often prioritized and as a result, personal time is often sacrificed. As they struggle to provide for their children, single parents may neglect their own needs. (Denehy) Having to play the role of mother and father can have an effect on both parent and child. This may be explained if the child is old enough to understand. Sometimes taking an open approach relationship can assist with maintaining an open relationship. Any issues or concerns can be addressed to minimize disloyalty in a relationship. No matter how busy a parent may be, a child should always feel comfortable with discussing situation with their parent. Although it may be difficult, parents should...
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...up by your parents. When you are an only child, you get the undivided love and attention of your parents. They will dote on you more and as an only child, you may grow up to be more independent and able to fend for yourself better, if your parents have not spoiled you by giving you whatever you ask for. Not having an older sibling to help you every step of the way may in that sense be beneficial and make you capable of looking after yourself earlier in life. So, is it true that only children tend to misbehave and to be more deppendent on their parents ? Or it is a myth created by society ? Some people think that due to having their parents fully attention, children could be easily spoiled by giving them all what they want, eventhough they do not need it. This can trigger a syndrome that is called the "Little Emperor Syndrome" it refers to the Chinese situation involving parents and their single children in which the parents lavish their love and attention on this one child, and as a result, the child becomes spoilt and behaves like a "Little Emperor". But this is not black or white. Everything depends on how the parents decide to bring their child up. If they cannot put up with denying their child anything, they will learn how to manipulate their parents to get whatever they want. But if there are limits and they do not get whatever they ask for, they will be fine. Personal space is a controversial issue in relation to only children and how sometimes parents cannot help...
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...Married or To Be Single? Ortavious Byrd Course COM/155 November 17, 2013 MICHELE ARMENTROUT How does one decide to be single or to be married? Which is truly the best decision? Does marital status determine how stable, successful, or even happy an individual can be? While there are several ways to view life, singles or married. Certain studies show that marital status does have a tremendous effect on the outcome of one’s success, stability, happiness, and sometimes even health. Several studies conclude that married couples generally live longer than singles. Marriage is also a great tradition and ritual in American and several other cultures. Despite these finding, being single is now trending at an all-time high. Today’s fading marital rate, which was at 72 percent in 1970, is now at only 59 percent and desperately needs to be restored. These days, there are not any real pressures to get married. In fact, there are several justifiable reasons not to get married. One of the most glamorous reasons for being single is freedom. Singles have freedom to do whatever, whenever, however, and with whomever one wants. What is there not to like about this portion of the “fabulous single life”. One can also enjoy the opportunity to completely focus on oneself, without the added pressures of a significant...
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...lack of communication between the teenager and her parents. There are major health concerns to be faced for teenage mothers and their unborn child. There are options available to teen moms when making decisions on parenthood; being a teenage mother is one of the most difficult experiences a young person might ever face. There are many causes for teenage pregnancy. First, teenagers take unwanted risks due to lack of knowledge and education on teenage pregnancy. Many parents feel uncomfortable about discussing sex with their children. “Most people evade their children from talking about sex. In some cases, they provide false information regarding sex and discourage their children to participate in any informative discussion about sex.” Giving your child false information is not smart! Talking to your children at an early age and answering any questions they have directly and honestly can be a step closer towards preventing teenage pregnancy. That’s why it is very important as parents to educate our children before it’s too late. (What are the Causes of Teenage Pregnancy) Lack of knowledge for safe sex is considered to be another cause of teen pregnancy. Teens between the puberty ages of 12 to 15 years old are exposed to the subject of sex. Because both boys and girls are curious about the changes in their bodies, they act in unprotected sexual ways, primarily due to lack of knowledge. Teenagers want to talk to their parents about sex, but finding the right time is never easy;...
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...can produce catastrophic amounts of stress and pressure on young adults. Unfortunately, all of this stress and pressure often times leads to deeper, more personal problems, such as low self-esteem and severe depression. These difficulties are all too real for my peers and I, but with the right mindset, despite all of the pain, they can be turned into wonderful opportunities to learn the art of overcoming. The largest and most adverse problem affecting American young people today is the issue of the breakdown of families. Disintegration of family is always the first...
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...outside references to make it as comprehensive as it could be. I found the material easy to read and understand as well. It also stood out because it was narrowly focused on a specific topic with specific factors. I found other articles that were so broad, I could hardly imagine them having accurate results. Once I chose this topic, the articles available to me were few and far between, which I feel is too bad because it is an important topic and before we can begin helping those adolescents who are lacking self-esteem, we must first find out where the problem originates. Having grown up in a single parent, middle class income family and being the oldest of two children, I feel that I can now understand why I sometimes felt inadequate with myself. The unspoken pressure to make my mom proud and be a “good” big sister created this inadequacy. This study definitely helped me understand this pressure and proved that unlike my thought at the time, I was not the only teenager going through this enormous drop in self-esteem. Mandura and Murray predicted four outcomes based on the three...
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...they are today; due in part to the continual pressure society places on the modern family. “The nuclear family (or traditional family) is a term used to define a family group consisting of a pair of adults and their children.” (Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 2011) Society is constantly trying to put a label on individuals, spouses, and families, like the nuclear family. Because of these labels and a competitiveness between relatives and the rest of humanity – families have found themselves trying to stay one step ahead in life. “Families are susceptible to mounting pressures from finances and work. Raising a family can be rewarding and demanding even in healthy social and economic climates, so stressful times can make things much more challenging.” (American Psychological Association, 2010, Paragraph 1) These stressors could include financial hardships, changes in the family; including divorce, additions to the family, or even death, and the continual changes with technology. Therefore; does the term “traditional family” still abide with society today? If not, how can society bring back the family values that once existed within our ancestors? Constant Stressors Often times a family is like a bank account. When too many items are coming out and not enough is going in, the account becomes overdrawn. No matter what people do, stress will always be a component in life. “Usually, discussions on stress have focused on a single person—how stress affects that person and how...
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...Peer Pressure 1 Peer Pressure and Adolescent Candice L. Brown Liberty University Online PSYC 231 Peer Pressure 2 Abstract This topic paper I will examine how peer pressure affects adolescent in today youth culture. I discuss how peer pressure can be positive and negative influences on teens life and how to avoid this behavior influences through applying Christian values. If though peer pressure is experience by all it up to the individual to make the right choice and have self-control. I will discuss how the parent role can also influence peer pressure. This...
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