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GROUP 5
– SENIOR MIDDLE 2
Second Runner-Up:

YAP ZIAN JUN

Class: 5 E Xiao

and staying up late combine, they can lead to serious problems. Those who stay up late are
often hungry at night, especially after missing meals during the day, and they may resort to Describe several life
eating supper as they study through the night. This can result in teenagers developing eating
disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, or health conditions like diabetes due to excessive challenges
consumption of unhealthy or processed foods. Over time, consistently skipping meals leads
to a lack of proper nutrition, causing teenagers to become underweight and face further that moulded you into
health concerns in the future.
the person you are today.
Besides that, peer pressure is another key factor contributing to deteriorating health
in teenagers. Many teenagers, particularly those aged 13 to 15, are heavily influenced by
their peers in various ways. They may be encouraged to engage in illegal activities such as
underage drinking, smoking, or vaping, all of which can have serious negative effects on Life can be described or looked at in endless ways. From a journey into the unknown
their health. Research shows that individuals who drink and smoke regularly have weaker of simply a sequence of many events that have different outcomes, nobody can define the
immune systems and are more prone to developing diseases like cancer. Since a teenager's perfect life or choose the “correct” option. Every time you get to make a choice because
body is still in the process of developing, the harmful effects of these habits can be even everyone is different. From perspective to perception, a single object can be judged very
more severe, potentially causing long-term damage. differently because people have their own values and opinions of what is right or perfect.

It is safe to say that the growing concerns about health issues among teenagers The journey of life can be seen in the same light, as everyone will face different
are well-founded. Factors such as irregular sleeping and eating habits can be addressed challenges in life, from mobility to mental health, language, economy and so on. That
by teaching teenagers effective time management is what makes every life worth living, what makes life a beautiful form of art. Personally, I
skills. As for illegal activities like vaping, schools consider myself fortunate as the challenges I have faced are not as significant as losing a
and parents might consider involving law limb or being financially challenged. However, they have shaped me into who I am today.
enforcement to educate teenagers about the
potential consequences of such actions. Health
problems among teenagers have always been For starters, social anxiety or anxiety alone is a challenge I am navigating till this
a concern, but they are more prevalent now day. I am a very shy person, so I did not even have the courage to ask for permission to use
than ever. Teenagers should take better care of the restroom back in Junior 1. Eventually, around the age of 15 or 16, I got sick and tired
themselves—not just for their own well-being but of always hiding away in my shell like a turtle, and decided to muster the courage to tackle
also for the future of our society the irritating obstruction of mine. After taking a step back and changing my perspective, I
started gradually changing the way I think, not afraid of being the odd one out amongst the
crowd and embracing my own differences and those of others, from physical appearances
to family values; yet at the very core we are all the same - we are human. This major change
in the thought process has significantly boosted my confidence and ability to socialise by
helping me stay positive and keep my composure whenever there are butterflies in the
stomach.

Another challenge that I feel everyone will face eventually is “falling down”. It can be
doing badly in your examinations, losing a loved one or simply feeling lonely and defeated

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