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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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