Increasing Self-Anxiety In Schools

A number of behavior problems are to be expected when working with adolescents in schools. These problems are something that unfortunately cannot be evaded, every school will have their fair share of problems to deal with. In the past, behavior problems with low socioeconomic status has been an area of concentration. However, there has been a significant increase of problems that are occurring at the other end of the socio-economic spectrum. Contrary to popular belief, money does not necessarily make one less at risk for mental illness. Specifically, affluent suburban adolescents have been shown to be at greater risk for depression and drug use than are both middle-class and lower-class samples of youth (Bogard, 2005).
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Furthermore, educators and parents should use positive reinforcement and also help these students build resiliency. These students should be praised for their personal achievement, whatever it may be. It is important for parents to remember that no two lives are the same, everyone walks their own path. This will help prevent their children being compared to their peers. It is important to reward direction and not perfection.

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