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Initiative Actions Against Vices

Teenagers nowadays want to have a senseit hard to cope with peer pressure turn
of belongingness, importance and pride.into drugs, pre-marital sex and alcohol.
But at times, some teenagers are beingThese vices are now very rampant.
out-casted. Some cannot handle peerUnfortunately, a significant number of
pressure and are tempted to turn intothem are now addicted. On the other
various dangerous vices like smoking,side, some are willing to undergo
drinking and taking of illegal drugs totherapy or rehabilitation.
take away the pain they are suffering.It is important that during these
After a while, it becomes a habit orteenage years, initiative actions must
addiction. These vices become theirtake place at all times. Parents and
detour not to face the harsh realitiestrue friends can come together to help
that affect them.teens suffering from dangerous vices.
Teenagers tend to share and listen toFriends can help, in a way, convince
their close friends or peers rather thantheir peer teens undergoing in these
opening up to their parents or family.hard times in redirecting their way of
This sets in where teens thought theylife. Parents of some of these teenagers
are gaining independence and makingplay a vital role in motivating them,
right decisions for themselves. It is aespecially to their sons or daughters,
phase of life where there is pressureto end their dangerous vices. They must
from their family or peers. It is abe active in discussion groups that deal
difficult stage for teens. They tend towith addiction. Offer the opportunity
join or befriend other teens where theyfor recovering teens to speak or talk
feel belongingness or where they believeabout what they have gone through. This
they have the same pressures.will be a vital and learning lesson for
Unfortunately, some join groups orothers. Their experiences will educate
befriend other teens where dangerousother teens about the effects of
vices exist. These are common in highaddiction. This in some way can be an
school years.initiative action against vices.
Teenagers with low self esteem and find



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