FACTORS OF MORAL DECLINE AMONG MALAYSIAN YOUTH I. Introduction Moral is not only attitude but covering all the aspect of life. As the communities that are often being part of the victims of the ‘surrounding’‚ youth are often exposed to the negative elements that could spoil the mind‚ lifestyle‚ culture‚ behaviour and their interaction with society. Some of the factors are materialism‚ hedonistic‚ individualistic and westernization. II. Body A. One of the factors is the materialism. 1. Materialistic
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the fact that this percentage has been on a steady increase since 1992 and has shown no sign of leveling out or slowing down anytime soon. The youth of today have not only started to use illicit drugs in more frequently‚ but drugs are reaching a greater number of adolescents and teenagers each passing year. One big problem with today’s youth is that the majority does not fear the consequences of drugs and or may not be well enough informed about the substance. In addition‚ they are
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Obesity is a serious disease in today’s society. Obesity is defined as having excessive fat in body tissues. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI). Besides‚ obesity is influenced by many causes such as eating habits‚ unhealthy lifestyle‚ and genetics. Firstly‚ the cause of obesity in our society is eating habits. Our bodies require calories for daily normal functions and activities. Gaining weight occurs due to increase in the amount of calories consumed over its need.
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what is becoming a top national pastime – tucking it in at 24-hour eating joints. Yes‚ we are practically eating round-the-clock. If you are still not convinced‚ take a look at the goings-on at mamak shops close to and way past midnight. These shops have sprouted up all over the country to satisfy the cravings of Malaysians who are gorging on calorie-packed late night meals with hardly a care – and getting obese in the process. Statistics show that the prevalence of obesity among Malaysian
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Obesity is Not a Personal Problem As the obesity wave crashes over the United States‚ more Americans are paying out of pocket to flourish the $33 billion commercial diet industry (Spake 283). As American’s waistbands continue to expand‚ they immerse themselves in one of the largest‚ most scandalous consumer markets: the weight loss industry. Amanda Spake‚ author of “Rethinking Weight”‚ addresses the question as to who should cover the overall cost of weight loss programs. Spake challenges
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The Rise In Youth Suicide The following is a summary of "Explaining the Rise in Youth Suicide"‚ by David M. Cutler‚ Edward Glaeser‚ Karen Norberg. This article is the best we have found for comparing suicide theories to what the data actually says. It is essential reading because the US data is richer than in many other countries‚ permitting more insights that may also have applicability outside of the USA. A key characteristic of the US data is that suicide rates amongst US youths aged 15-24 has
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YOUTH PROBLEMS In PAKISTAN Members:• Hafiz Muhammad Hamza (035) • Muhammad Harris Siddique (025) • Hafiz Muhammad Hasnain (025) Youth Problems PAKISTAN STUDIES HU111 Introduction Community School Family School Youth Family Community List of Problems • • • • • • Education Child Labour Drug Abuse Suicide Politics Media Effects Youth Education • Low Enrolment Primary enrolment 57% Secondary enrolment 22% Higher education enrolment 1.9% • Teacher’s do not posses enough knowledge
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Childhood Obesity: Our Future In Our Hands Introduction Obesity is on the rise in America with news articles and scientific reports unanimously agreeing that we are becoming the most overweight country in the world‚ and other developing countries are not far behind. In addition‚ these countries ’ children are now becoming as overweight as their parents and other adults. Unlike these adults‚ children seldom have the knowledge and control over their lifestyle to contribute to either health or obesity
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The problem of the homeless youth can be eliminated. It will‚ however‚ require educational programs‚ programs that improve family relationships‚ and a combined effort on the part of many people. Organized‚ low-cost programs that provide opportunities for education and teach employment skills‚ like YouthCare‚ will engage teens in beneficial activities that will help them get into college and get a successful job. Providing teens an education and the employment skills necessary for the future will
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suicide” the response seems to be that “the individual reaches a point at which suicide seems to be the only way to escape” (Johnson). Although it is a personal choice that cannot be stopped regardless of the measures taken to help prevent it‚ youth suicide should not be a hidden subject any longer. Children that believe that they are unworthy of living are taking their lives before they have truly lived. This epidemic needs to be put to a halt so that there is a future for the next generation
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