Answer to Question #234840 in English for Ntokozo

Question

Investigate the influence of self-esteem and teenagers participating in risky behavior

Answer 1

Younger girls with lower self-esteem are more likely to engage in sexual activity. Teen boys with low self-esteem and less likely to be sexually active. Boys who have high self-esteem are nearly 2.5 times more likely to initiate sex. Girls with high self-esteem are three times less likely to have sex. For example, self-esteem influences your child's attitude, energy level, their response to peer pressure; their ability to learn, grow, and be creative; relate to others; make healthy choices; problem solve; and reach their goals. Your self esteem can be influenced by your beliefs on the type of person you are, what you can do, your strengths, your weaknesses and your expectations of your future. There may be particular people in your life whose messages about you can also contribute to your self esteem. Some teenagers or an individual addicted to the drug, smoking in under age. Some other risky behaviour is skipping school, stealing money which makes people uncomfortable in social life. Risky behaviour can cause anxiety, mental stress and unhappiness in the people.