Lesson 7 risky behavior of adolescence.pdf

Risky behavior during adolescence refers to actions that have potentially harmful consequences for a teenager's health, safety, and well-being. While risk-taking is a normal developmental process for teens, certain behaviors can lead to negative, life-altering outcomes.

1. LESSON 7
risky
of
adolescence

2. objectives
UNDERSTAND THE RISKY BEHAVIORS OF GROWING
ADOLESCENTS.
IDENTIFY TROUBLE SIGNS THAT CAN LEAD TO
RISKY BEHAVIORS AND ITS COMPLICATION; AND
DISCUSS HOW TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS.

3. A BEHAVIOR OF DOING SOMETHING REGARDLESS OF
POTENTIAL LOSS.
RISK TAKING
THE PROBABILITY THAT A HAZARD IN THE
ENVIRONMENT CAN ACTUALLY NEGATIVELY AFFECT
INDIVIDUAL
RISK

4. All adolescents should be considered at risk due to the prevalence
of risk behaviors, the inherent development needs of adolescents,
and the various risk factors for their initiation and maintenance.
Risk-taking is a normal part of adolescents development.
Young people may be exposed to similar risks but respond differently.
Some may not sustain any physical or emotional damage while others
may be affected for the rest of their lives.

5. Department of Health in its Adolescent and Youth Health Policy
(2000) has identified the following health risks:
•Substance use
•Premarital sex
•Early childbearing
•Abortion
•HIV/AIDS
•Violence
•Accidents
•Malnutrition
•Mental health

6. Guidance of the family is also important as the adolescent develops
into a mature adult.
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adolescentslivewithouttheirmother/fatherorevenbothoftheir
parents.

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10. FILIPINO
ADOLESCENT

11. • Sexual promiscuity;
• Regular use of drugs and alcohol;
• Repeated violation of the law or school
regulation;
• Running away more than once in three
months;
• Skipping school more than once in three
months;
TROUBLE SIGNS
among TEENS:
• Aggressive outburst/impulsiveness
• Dark drawings or writings;
• Deterioration in hygiene;
• Oppositional behavior;
• Refusal to work/non-compliance;

12. Harmful Practices

22. You do not need to take drugs to be liked by other people.
You do not need to take drugs to feel brave and courageous.
You do not need to drugs to cope with sorrow of
disappointments.
You have, inside you, the strength and inner resources to deal
with any situation and any problem.
Whatever problem you are facing, there are people available to help you. You can talk to a
friend, a teacher, a parent, or a trusted person at your church or mosque.