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Drug Abuse Among the Kenyan Youth

I. Introduction Drug abuse among Kenyan youth is a growing problem that is causing immense harm to the nation. In recent years, the use of illegal drugs among young people has increased dramatically, with more and more young people turning to drugs as a way to cope with their problems. This trend has grave consequencesContinue reading “Drug Abuse Among the Kenyan Youth”

Bed Wetting

Kibet is a young boy who lives in a small village with his mother and father. He is very shy and quiet, but he loves to learn new things. One day, Kibet’s mother finds out that he wet his bed. She tells him that she will give him a punishment if he does it again.Continue reading “Bed Wetting”

The Lame Little Bird

The lame bird sat on the branch for hours, watching the other birds fly by. She was behind in her development and wasn’t able to fly like the others. She felt lost and alone. Suddenly, a strong wind came along and picked her up into the air. For once, she felt alive.

I Hate School

Ivonne hated school. She always felt like she was a burden on her parents and that she was wasting their time. She despised the fact that she had to wear a uniform and sit in stupid classrooms all day long. Worst of all, she had to listen to her annoying classmates chatter away about pointlessContinue reading “I Hate School”

Female Genital Mutilation

FGM, or female genital mutilation, is a harmful and brutal practice that affects millions of women and girls around the world. FGM involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia, and can cause severe physical and psychological damage. The health consequences of FGM are numerous and severe. It can lead to severeContinue reading “Female Genital Mutilation”

How do Parents influence their Teenager’s Identities

It is important to note from the outset that there are many different ways of being a teenager. There are plenty of ways for parents to encourage their children’s development without them ever having any idea about it. This can be done through providing opportunities for learning and exploration, or by simply spending time togetherContinue reading “How do Parents influence their Teenager’s Identities”

How do teenagers’ identities develop?

Identities are formed in adolescence. This is a time when young people begin to establish themselves as individuals and take on new roles within their family, school, peer group and wider community. It is also a time of great change for adolescents: they may go through puberty, start to experiment with drugs or alcohol, developContinue reading “How do teenagers’ identities develop?”

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Bullying in Schools

Alex was always a bit different from the other kids in school. He wasn’t exactly popular, but he didn’t really care either. He was content with being alone most of the time. But that all changed when Alex started getting bullied. It started with cowardly words being thrown his way, but eventually it escalated intoContinue reading “Bullying in Schools”

Unhealthy Competition among Adolescents

There’s no doubt that competition can be healthy. It can motivate us to do our best and strive for success. However, when it comes to adolescents, unhealthy competition can be a real problem. For one thing, adolescents are still developing emotionally and mentally, and they may not be able to handle competition in a healthyContinue reading “Unhealthy Competition among Adolescents”