Living through adolescence is not always easy. Many teens experience stress at school, at home, and in making friends. In addition, the demand to be the best can be overwhelming for them. The good news is that responsible teens can find help in many places in a variety of ways. Basically, a responsible teenager is a teenager who knows himself and obeys the rules.
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Part 1 of 3: Take Responsibility in Study and Work
Step 1. Study diligently
Regardless of one's level of intelligence, success in school means being able to be the best one is capable of. Studying can mean trying hard, but the effort will ultimately pay off by the work, education, and insight you have.
- Complete homework, even if you don't know how to do it yet. Many teachers are willing to give value for the efforts that have been made, even though the answer is not quite right.
- Choose a major / subject that you like and study diligently. School can be a fun journey while increasing knowledge.
- Talk to your teacher because he always wants the best for you. He loves to see you learn, have fun, and succeed.
Step 2. Find a job
Maybe you should start working as an intern at a restaurant or grocery store, but this job is less important than how you behave at work. Employers can see if you're smart, caring, and willing to work hard enough to get a raise.
- Prepare a bio that contains all your achievements to take with you when looking for work. Biodata is a record containing information about yourself in order to be accepted for work.
- Come to a job interview with the right appearance because you can only make one first impression.
- Smile and be yourself. Many people will like you for who you are because they believe in you.
Part 2 of 3: Maintaining Health and Hygiene
Step 1. Go to the doctor
Start doing good habits from a young age. One of them is to maintain health. Go to your GP and dentist regularly so you can live without worrying about your health. Take the following suggestions to keep you healthy:
- Eat healthy foods. Don't eat junk food and fast food. Get in the habit of eating fruits and vegetables.
- Get in the habit of exercising at least 30 minutes a day to feel and look better.
- Avoid illegal drugs. Illegal drugs can hinder your physical and mental development and pose a great risk to your life. Stay away from illegal drugs to stay healthy.
Step 2. Avoid alcohol and drugs
At some point in your teenage years, you may have faced the situation of being offered alcohol or drugs. There are many reasons why teens try to use drugs, whether it's peer pressure or simply wanting to be accepted, trying to run from problems, or just being curious. It's important to remember that alcohol and drug use can have a serious impact on your life, both in the short and long term.
- Using drugs at any age or drinking alcohol as a minor can get you into serious legal trouble.
- Drinking alcohol/using drugs can cause you to lose your driver's license, get punished by your parents, or even put you in rehab. You could even be arrested by the authorities. All of these consequences will rob you of the freedom you currently have.
- Drinking alcohol or using drugs can make you do or say things you wouldn't normally do/say, causing the other person to hurt and damage your relationship.
- Alcohol and drugs can cause permanent health problems, especially in the body of a teenager who is still developing. You can also become addicted to drugs/alcohol.
- Try not to spend time with people who drink alcohol or use drugs. In addition, also avoid events that provide alcoholic beverages or drugs.
Step 3. Get used to living clean
Adolescents are always physically changing because they are undergoing very significant hormonal changes. So, you should bathe regularly and keep your body clean. Don't be afraid to consult a doctor or ask your parents about anything that bothers you or doubts.
- Get in the habit of brushing your teeth, washing your face, and showering regularly to keep your body clean.
- You can dress in various styles, but make it a habit to look presentable. Taking care of your appearance means showing concern for yourself so that your appearance in front of others is considered worthy.
Step 4. Put on clean clothes
Wearing clean clothes is a way of keeping clean and showing confidence to others.
- Ask your parents how to wash clothes properly because one day you may have to wash your own clothes.
- Buy an appropriate suit or dress in preparation for the next time you have to have a job interview, attend family gatherings, and other important activities.
- Also, wear clothes that show who you are. Being responsible does not mean having to dress in a certain way, but knowing well how to dress appropriately and according to your own personality.
Step 5. Get used to living neat and orderly
Always keep your room tidy. Parents don't have to clean your room because they are not maids. In addition to being mature, tidying up a messy room is a way of showing that you value their time and their feelings.
- Hang clothes in the closet or store them in a drawer. Your clothes will look more attractive if they are hung or folded neatly.
- Make the bed after waking up. A neat bed makes you want to get to sleep quickly at night.
- Tidy up the messy stuff. Offer to do the dishes after dinner, do the laundry, or mop the floor to get used to doing chores around the house.
Part 3 of 3: Keeping Your Attitude
Step 1. Be honest with others
Parents always expect the best for their children. They've been kids too, so they'll understand what you're going through. By being honest with your parents, you will be told what is good and what is bad. In addition, you can build good communication with them.
- You should tell your parents where and with whom you are going because they really care about your safety.
- Tell also the joys and sorrows that you feel. They want to celebrate happy moments with you and feel obligated to help out when you're feeling down.
- Seek advice from parents. They can give advice, share a fun story, or come up with a solution.
Step 2. Establish a good relationship with your parents
Your parents will appreciate you taking the time to share what you're going through. Tell them the things you think are important to make them feel included, but don't go into too much detail.
- Tell a funny incident that happened to you at lunch or about an exam you took.
- Ask about their work, friends, and plans. Listening is as important as speaking.
Step 3. Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself
Empathy means being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Empathy is the opposite of being selfish. Empathy helps you improve your emotional health and build friendships.
- Respect other people, even if this person doesn't respect you. In this way, he can learn to respect others.
- Don't be angry with other people. Watch your behavior, even when you are facing difficulties.
- Help others as much as you can. Helping others does not mean having to give something, but it can be by being light-hearted, listening, or giving advice.
Tips
- Don't change for other people. You are a unique person. Respecting others must start with respecting yourself.
- Be friends with everyone, except those who engage in illegal or unethical actions, such as using drugs or corruption.
- In certain situations, sarcasm is still acceptable, for example when joking with friends. You may be funny if the situation allows.
- Sometimes, your emotions will be "disturbed". Being angry, sad, upset, or irritated is a human thing, not a bad thing.
- Doing positive things and hanging out with positive people makes you happier and more responsible.
- Don't be swayed by your friends telling you that you don't want to take drugs, alcohol, or steal. In any situation, don't let your friends stop you from being the best.
- https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/6-tactful-tips-resisting-peer-pressure-to-use-drugs-and-alcohol
- https://www.webmd.com/parenting/tc/helping-your-child-avoid-tobacco-drugs-and-alcohol-topic-overview
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-drug-abuse/art-20045921
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