Has social media really made us more connected? A sight I see often today is a family sitting at a café: dog barking, baby crying and everyone else . . . glued to their screens. If this isn’t ringing any bells, what’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? If…
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Be the Change
Why is fitting in so important to us young people? We buy brands, cut our hair, listen to music, change the way we speak … all in order to fit in, to find acceptance. “Why fit in, when you were born to stand out?” – What a Girl Wants Acceptance is a core desire for…
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Help! I’m about to become an adult
By Lil Williams 7 September 2017 Preparing to leave school is one of the most exciting times of your life (the prospect of being free after 13 years of ‘hard homework labour’) but can also be a bit daunting. It’s understandable, considering it’s a whole new world once you hit adulthood. Don’t be anxious though;…
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Social Commentary
BODY IMAGE Talking to the teens during the programme production, a common theme with teens of all ages, was Body Image and Peer Pressure. Teens are concerned about how they supposed to or should look , and there acceptance at school, by this definition. If they are different ? . What other teens might think…
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