Are teenagers lazy? According to an article on ABC News almost every adult thinks the answer is yes. But if that question is turned around and asked to teenagers, they would say no. This seems like an obvious answer; of course teenagers do not see themselves as lazy. But, if this is the case, why do adults so often think that they are?
An article by NBC News claimed that outside of school, clubs, sports and work is what most teenagers’ lives look like. Teenagers today have a lot going on in their lives everyday. How are they lazy if they work hard?
A popular phrase is “when I was your age,” followed by how hard this person’s childhood was and how lucky teens today are because they do not have to experience it.
A majority of adults look back at school with a nostalgic feeling and sometimes forget the hardships that came with the enjoyment. A day in the life of a modern teenager is nonstop, and when they are given the solemn chance to rest, they are called lazy for taking it.
So should teens feel bad for being tired? Should they work harder just to be overlooked and burnt out?
The term burnout is one that is frequently used by people in today’s modern society. It describes an emotional, physical and mental exhaustion felt as a result of continued stress.
According to an article by The Pinion, 71% of high school students say they are burnt out. According to an article by Yale News, 75%t of high school students say they hate high school. According to Cross River Therapy, 61% of teens feel overwhelming stress over their grades. Yet when a teen does complain about school they are rarely taken seriously.
Why are students burnt out anyway? It could be the piles of schoolwork, lack of sleep, and overwhelming family demands, or maybe the poor time management, students own unrealistic expectations for who they should be and goals that students face every day.
Regardless of the cause, students should learn how to build different ways to avoid burnout. A good start is making schedules so that teens know everything they need to do in a day. Better planning would be a great way to start decreasing feelings of burnout. Journaling and drawing are good ways to relax after a stressful day and allows teens an opportunity to be creative while giving them feelings of accomplishment. Whatever someone’s preferred method of relaxation is, the important part is making sure teens have enough time to indulge in it so they can better avoid burnout in the future.
