Hashtag #teenageers don land No.16 for Nigeria X trend table, according to trends24.in, one tracker wey dey monitor wetin dey trend for X. The tag spelling na #teenageers, and the X search link dey show posts wey carry the tag.
Wetin dey around the tag no far from teenage life. Prokerala, for one report on why teenagers pull away from parents, talk say parenting teenagers and understanding teenage behaviour fit hard. The report talk about a 2017 study wey review factors during teen development wey explain why teenagers seek independence. Prokerala also note say teenagers pulling away from parents na normal, but e no mean say dem no need parents support. Advice, warmth and support from family member still important, and the report add say a 2023 study suggest say parent-teen relationship built on acceptance, openness and emotional support dey help teenagers process emotions. When teen upset, Prokerala advise make parent offer support and acknowledge their feelings.
BBC also carry one survey wey polling company Survation do for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize. The online survey cover 2,000 young people aged 13 to 18 across the UK. BBC talk say nearly half, 46%, say dem go consider leaving the UK for better job opportunities; 48% say dem want part-time job but no get one; and 35% believe university no worth the cost. BBC Bitesize Teen Survey also show say artificial intelligence dey change how young people learn, social media dey shape their lives, and the path from education to employment fit feel uncertain. BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize Teen Summit go explore teenagers concerns over jobs, AI and online life.
For di UK, The Guardian report one research for Barnardo’s wey find say teenagers believe their generation go get harder life than their parents. The survey cover 14- to 17-year-olds, and money and climate worries dey front.
The Conversation also write about how to navigate difficult conversations with teenager, say important conversations na among biggest challenges of parenting and fit feel like walking tightrope.
