6. Youth culture - P

6. Youth culture

Young people and their lifestyles

It is natural that each generation of young people differs from the one before it. Our grandparents lived in totally different conditions which influenced their behavior, attitude and values. Young people are hugely influenced by the time in which they grow up and live.

Differences in fashion

Young people prefer to wear brand name clothing, like Nike and Kenvelo, but more and more young people are also dressing in sexy styles - especially girls - they wear miniskirts and tidy tops, which show every part of their body. Most girls are extremely careful about their make-up and hairstyle.

Using modern technologies

Young people cannot imagine their lives without using a computer and mobile phones. They use them not only for work, but also for searching any information and for shopping online, internet banking etc.

Opportunities for young people

Most young people are self-confident as they are taught independence and assertiveness these days. They have clear vision of what they want to achieve, or what their parents want them to achieve, and try to reach them. The one thing most young people desire is independence. At the age of 18, people officially come of age and are expected to take care of them.

In the developed world, young people are usually well-educated and experienced. Many of these young people have a lot of opportunities to study or work abroad. They see it as chances to earn money, gain experience and improve language.

Roles in the family

The young are full of ideals. They fall in love very often and they are very sensible.

Many young people today start their own families later in life than their parents did. Many work on their career first and get married in their thirties. In modern families, young people try to respect each other and it usually does not matter to a husband if his wife earns more money.

Differences in discipline

Young people usually know their rights and they fight for it. To older people young people seem to be cheeky and impolite. But sometimes opposite is true. Discipline in families isn´t so strict like it was.

Friendship

Friendship is very important for all young people. They like to make friends with people of their own age with similar hobbies. They have their best friend whom they confide in., but when someone betrays them, they take it very seriously. The English proverb goes: Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is a half sorrow. It is absolutely true. it is better to tell somebody about your problems or on the other hand share happiness with other.

Problems of young generation

On the other hand, young generation have also some problems. They want to be the best. It has already resulted in much loneliness, depression, drug or alcohol addiction and even suicide.

All parents want their child to be the best and most polite. They plan out their child´s career without knowing what the young person feels. Parents often fail to understand that children do have their own dreams and visions. When the young stand up for their opinions, arguments may break out.