What being a teenager is truly like!

The social concerns and challenges that today's teens and youth encounter are significantly different from those faced by past generations. Our adolescent years are a time when we undergo numerous physical and emotional changes and challenges that are often beyond our control. Bullying, body image concerns, academic hurdles, relationship problems, stress and anxiety, drug usage, and screen time addictions affect teenagers all over the world. Today's teenagers' lives can be considerably more stressful, upsetting, and confusing than ever before, owing to everything from cyberbullying to school and extracurricular obligations. Teenagers are stressed not only by academics but also by their future; there is so much expected of them, and they are always scared of failure, “what if I don't make it?” or “what if this isn't enough?” All of these constant self-doubt questions add to the burden on teenagers.

According to a survey, 42% of teenagers are stressed out, and many are pessimistic about the future. When you throw in cultural, linguistic, and generational gaps, immigrant kids and their parents face even more hurdles as they navigate these trying years. The teenage years are a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, teenagers may have a strong desire to be self-sufficient. They may struggle with still being dependant on their family or do things on their own.

The issue arises when these teenagers are ignored and told that they should not be sad because others have it worse. It's almost as if you're not allowed to feel happy since others have it better.

Teenagers' problems are no less serious than anybody else's, and just like the suffering you're experiencing as a result of your troubles is unique to you. The same way the problems faced by teenagers is unique to them. Our issues and suffering are still significant. So If you need to take a few hours or days to gather your thoughts and deal with all that's going on, go ahead and do it. Allowing outside voices to make you feel worse is unproductive because your mental health should always be a top concern, which begins with taking care of yourself.