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10:39 1 Discussion Board 7: Occupational Selec... Thank you for getting us started on the discussion assignment for this week Do you think there is more pressure on adolescents and young adults these days to figure out their identities and "who they are" as individuals given the changes we've experienced in society? In no other time in history have we had so much opportunity and information at our fingertips, but all these choices can be overwhelming- even paralyzing at times. In recent years, we have seen a increase in the numbers of individuals suffering from depression and anxiety, so do you think there is a connection between the pressure of trying to figure out one's identity and purpose in life and the anxiety this may invoke? What have your experiences been like thus far? young Thanks! Previous Next Calendar To Do Inbox

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Th society where we live today puts a lot of pressure on the kids and youth both. Nobody is devoid of the tensions in life. These tensions have various forms and shape. But it has started to hit the innocent minds too soon. They are in pressure to choose on the career options from 10 years of age. The time they should be only playing and leading a carefree life, it appears they only get involved in discussions on how to better and smarter than the kids outside. This leads them to getting depressed when are unable meet their own or their parent's expectations causing tensions and issues in their lives. They are no more that energetic and and lively as you used to be before. the need of the hour is to fill the wisdom and innocence back in their lives by not pushing them under the burden of peer pressure, responsibilities at such a young age. Let us try to give them time and space to decide what is right or wrong for them and then act accordingly.