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Today's teenagers have more stressful lives than previous generations. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

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Despite a continuing improvement in standard of living, many people believe that young people suffer more
stress
 than older generations. In
this
 essay, the arguments surrounding the issue of teenage
stress
 will be discussed.
Firstly
, teenagers are exposed to more products than earlier generations
as a result
 of living in a modern consumer society. Through films and the media, they see celebrities with expensive jewellery, clothes and cars.
In addition
, youth-oriented advertising gives them an awareness of the latest technology
such
 as digital music formats and mobile phones.
Consequently
, teenagers feel pressure to acquire these items. Some might argue that these pressures are not new.
However
, I believe that
such
 stresses were not so strong during earlier times. It could
also
 be argued that pressures at school are stronger than before. In order to achieve the lifestyle they see in the media, teenagers must succeed in their studies so they can compete for the best jobs. Parental pressure, examinations and homework are all reported as causing increased levels of strain.
On the other hand
,
although
 it may be true to say that modern society produces certain stresses it does not necessarily mean that
stress
 was previously absent. In earlier times, hunger and physical discomfort would undoubtedly have caused high levels of anxiety, as would hard physical labour,
for example
, working down a mine. Any balanced view must take into account these alternative factors. To sum up, consumerism and academic pressures are powerful causes of
stress
 on today's teenagers.
Nevertheless
, it is my view that these stresses are no greater than those experienced by earlier generations of teenagers.
Submitted by taimoor.t on

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