The Stereotypes Of Teenagers In Society

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Teenagers today have to put up with, and go through a lot. They are going through a very important phase in their life which paves the way towards adulthood. However more pressure seems to be added each year onto teenagers because of what other people believe. One of the major problems that affect teenagers is stereotyping. If you asked an adult to describe the average teenager they might come up with things such as. Out of control, rebellious, noisy, arrogant, and a burden or ‘deadweight’ in society. What is it about teenagers that make the rest of society seem to constantly stereotype them? I believe that people have been getting their information about teenagers from the wrong sources, as there are many misconceptions. Many adults from different generations and cultures believe that all teenagers are out to cause mayhem, and are almost certain to cause trouble no matter where they are. It can’t be denied that teenagers like this do exist, and there are many of them out there, but teenager’s reputation as a whole should not be influenced by one group or type of them. I believe that the negative teenager stereotypes apply more to males and obviously, I can relate to that. With regards to male teenagers, some people believe that if a teenage male has longer or a radical hair style …show more content…

Anyone who knows me would be able to explain that (for the most part) I am pretty distant from the average stereotypical teen, nobody should need to take precautions if they see me on the street. A stereotypical teenager would likely be thought of being involved or connected with memes, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in some way. I do not do any of those things, and I don’t plan on doing the last two for the rest of my life. Even though I don’t think that I’m the stereotypical teenager doesn’t stop others from thinking I am. These common stereotypes aren’t good for people who try to work hard, be productive and try to have a good

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