Problems of youth and their solutions

it tells about different problems faced by youth today and their solutions,

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2. What is youth ? The quality or state of being young. Or The period of human life after childhood and before maturity. Or According to UNICEF: Youth constitutes the people between the age of 15 and 24 years of age .

3. Role of Youth Considered as the Nation Buiders and leaders of tommorow. Requirement of meaningful democracy. Youth are so important because they are young and full of energy. With fresh energy then can ensure the growth of society They are expected to advance the current technology, education, politics and peace of country.

4. Main Problems of Youth Educational Problems Unemployment Child Labor Drug Addiction Depression and Suicide Parental Pressure Decision Making Time Management Media influences

5. 1. Educational Problems: Education is a priority and everyone’s birthright and access to quality education is a fundamental need today. It is also declared compulsory by Islam. According to Pakistan education statistics 2014-15 , 37% students attend private schools while the rest go to the public schools. And there is great difference between both of them. Education has moved becoming a business in Pakistan. Economic Disparities Untrained Teachers Lack of interest of government Powerful feudal system in villages and poor areas Political influences Inconsistency in Policies Difference in quality of education Less fund Allocation Poverty Indulgence of English language Causes:

6. Solutions : Lack of quality education can result in lowering the life style of our future generations. The official literacy rate of Pakistan is 46% but the functional literacy rate is even low. Government should focus on training and supporting teachers. There should be no discrimination of English or Urdu medium. i.e. There should be no educational disparity. Proper Funding's for schools. Development of proper strategies. More focus on practical education rather than cramming system or theoretical learning. English language courses for students.

7. 2.Unemployment : One of the major issue of youth of Pakistan . Causes: High Population growth. Political instability, bad law and order situation disturb foreign investment leading to un employment. Afghan refugees Slow development of industries Insufficient rate of economic progress. High age of retirement.

8. Effects on youth: Poverty People move towards wrong ways to earn money. Basic needs of people are not being fulfilled . Technical education Training Get control on Terror Activities Overcome the energy crisis so that factories can run easily. Lower down the age of retirement. Jobs should be given on merit . Solutions :

9. 3.Child Labor Children are the future heroes , they need to learn before they can work. But unfortunately in some areas of world, they are engaged in work since early childhood. Reason : Main reason is poverty and unemployment due to which children are forced to work. Free education is also limited. But this can’t eradicate poverty. Some children are forced to work in factories, construction areas, brick kilns and mines. MR

10. Effects on Future: Solution : These children, have a low standard of life style in future due to lack of education. Moreover , they do not even enjoy their childhood. Some of them may fell a prey to drug addiction which destroys their future. Away from their home, they are abused psychologically and physically. Free quality education for students especially those with poor background. Awareness campaigns Government should take serious measures against child labor.

11. 4.Drug Addiction: The habitual taking of illegal drugs. 25% of youth population is affected. Two types of drugs Pharmaceutical and Recreational Reasons : curiosity Depression Poor self confidence Rejection anger

12. Effects on Youth : Heart and lung diseases Loss of coordination Poor Judgement Memory Loss Black out Slowed reflex Preventions: Avoid undue peer pressure Education and counseling Establish Rehabilitation centers Awareness should start from home Government should reduce the scale of unemployment Sanjay Dhat

13. 5.Depression and Suicide: Suicide is act of intentionally causing one’s own death. Suicide rate in Pakistan is approximately 1.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Reasons: Main reason is depression. Bipolar disorder ( mood swings ) Traumatic Experience ( childhood bad experiences ) Parental pressure leads to depression Feeling of hopeless Family situations Social Isolation

14. Solutions: Discouraging social isolation Create productive environment Pay attention to what child does or feels Support people at risk Prevent over thinking. In some cases , students undergo depression due to academic failure and parental pressure and ultimately lead to suicide.

15. 6.Parental Pressure Most parents pressurize their children to excel in all fields of education. Want them academically strong. Authoritative Parents. Effects: Children become anxious and do not focus on their goal. There is just a race for achieving good grades. Depression Anxiety attacks Sleeping problems

16. Solution: Parents should not force their children to study a specific subject. Seminars should be held to aware parents about the scope of fields other than medical and engineering. Parents should allow their children to study the subject of his choice.

17. 7.Decision Making : It is also an important problem among youth. Sometimes, we cannot take proper decision because of: Recommendation and consultation of a person who is not an expert of that field. Adoption of trends set by society Taking decision in atmosphere of stress. Emotional involvement Our decisions have an influence on our future. So we should take them calmly.

18. Suggestions for making right decision: Be practical Do not follow trends. Focus on goal. Be patient and face difficulties. Eyes on the prize.

19. 8.Time Management: In past, Free time of youth fell among 3 categories: Hanging out Home based activities Organized activities Nowadays, many young people face the problem of time management. It is because they spend most of their time in unnecessary activities. As a result, Students continuously postpone their studies. There is less time available for co-curricular activities.

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21. 9.Media Influences: “The effects that result from a media message” Mass media has a direct influence on youth. It has some positive aspects that anything regarding our studies can be obtained from it. Moreover, we can communicate with anyone far away from us through it. But , today most of people misuse it. And it has many negative influences on youth.

22. Bad effects: Over use of media can have negative effects on health. Increases level of depression and anxiety. Poor sleep cycle. Dissatisfaction with life style. Cyberbullying. FOMO ( Fear of missing out ) Mental disorder Time wastage

23. Solutions: Schedule specific time to use social media. Try to use technology only for positive purposes. Do not depend on social media for your happiness. Stop comparing yourself with others. Focus on your goal and purpose of your life. There is nothing good or bad in this world but thinking makes it so. Shakespeare So we should use technology and media for good.

24. Conclusion: Its being concluded that there are problems that we being a youth have to face problems but the solution are available along with the problems. All we need to do is to have stamina and patience to handle them. Its all depend on youth how they face , accept them and how they handle them.