what are the main effects that are a result of not having friends on  a teenager
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Depression,being lonely,or something much worse!! It is hard for teens not to have friends,they have no one to turn to for support or comfort!! There parents aren't the same as a friend that they can tell anything to!!
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It is the result of having a busy life.  Your children and job take so much time that you most likely spend your "down time" just relaxing.  It takes effort to make, keep and keep up with friends. You most likely have friends, just not ones you hang out with or do things with outside of work.
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Acceptance.  \n\nBeing unaccepted in the teenage world is a social stigma that hurts many people.  So, following trends that the rest of the student body and teenage society follows, is a way for a person to not only 'feel' accepted but be aclimated by their peers.\n\nHowever, once you turn into an adult, this changes, as the social norms ect are less clear, leaving the decision on what to wear, how to wear it, and what to do and how to do it, simply up to you, instead of society.
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I don't think so! I think that it is harder for kids to go back to school and remember what they were doing after such a long break (I remember struggling to hold a pen again when I was little after a long break!) I think it also encourages teenage crime as people get bored and have nothing to do.
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Lonliness\nAbsent father\nGrowing up too fast\nAnorexia/Bulimia (trying to be like girls on tv)\nSuicide\nBeing cheated on\nSchool Shooting\nWar\nSomeone you can rely on\nGoing out to a club (a fun one)\nAn ex (you could write a really angry one, or a really sad one)\nStaying true to yourself
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I agree that we are sheltered.I am 16 and have been homeschooled for 6 years.I hate not being around people so bad.I did just get a job like a month ago so I am getting out there finally.Not having friends sucked, I think it is just not fair. I do have to say that I doubt I would have such high expectations for my future,I would have probably just wanted to be a make-up artist.After I am done with homeschooling I am going to Medical school to be a Plastic Surgeon.
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I was the same way as you are: here my story\n\nWhen i was at the age of id say 10-13 was the same way i didnt wanna go and do anything that involved other people. and i had mabe 2 friends. i never hung out with them i just talked to them in school. i was always depressed. i HATED talken to new people or even people i knew. what i did was i suck it up and went into school and started talken to people no matter how much i didnt want to, i changed my appearence (i cut my hair short, started wearing really nice clothes) and just going up to random people and starting a convo wit them will actully help you. i guarentee you will be happier. Im now 16  almost 17 i have TONS OF FRIENDS im really popular, for my sophmore year i got best looking best dressed funniest and best listener. \nbecause you arnt in skool anymore or atleast i hope u arnt this is wat u should do.\n\n~~~heres wat to do~~~\n\n1. STOP BEING SO NEGATIVE\n\n2 Go and hang out wit some family members and go wit them to hang out wit their friends and because of that you will make new friends\n\n3 Dont be afraid to like go up to a random person adn start a convo. (this will make you happier because you will have tons of friends)\n\n4. i dont know how you dress or your personal appearnece but if you wanna try something new. Try changing the way you look, I.E. style of clothing if you dress like a geek then try changing to like mabe a pair of pants that are a little baggie, wear some nice shirts (Ecko Southpole Fubu).\n\n5. Smile, Be Nice\n\n6. if you are invited to something i suggest you go to it, try it, mabe you will realize how much fun you can have. And if you decide you dont like it then figure out why you didnt like it, was it the people? were you bored because you didnt hang out wit anyone? \n\nI Hope This Helps You Out A Little. \n\nif you have anymore questions email me : jslatts@hotmail.com
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Self-esteem problems have hurt my academical life definitely in my eighth grade year. I moved in my eighth grade year, and my self-esteem plummeted because I had no friends for a long time.I always feared I'd say the wrong thing or that people would make a mockery of me if I tried to participate in class discussions. I couldn't concentrate on studies because I was too busy trying to make myself, not my grade, perfect. After eighth grade I moved again. Miraculously I made a couple of friends within the first week or so of school, and I felt like I belonged more. I was happier, and my grades went up up up! I got mostly As, and probably only a couple Bs each year. Hope my experience can help your answer. Now looking back that second move was the best thing that happened to me.
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it depends. i have school friends but i wouldn't really think of hanging out with them or anything. But the people i do hang out with just because of who they are, those are the people i'd ride with
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You will have emotional days, its totally normal. But you have to be happy that you are still with your parents. You could have been all by yourself or with people you have to get used to. Eventually you will make new friends. Just find the goodthings and enjoy.
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depression triggered by hormones and normal teenage circumstances. Also teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. \n\nBeing a teen sux, glad I'm over it :)
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hello,first of dry ur tears and smile!!!lonelyness can be horrible i know exactly wat u say about most of ur friends been 2faced im in the same boat as u,have u heard a saying(friends r ppl who u think r ur friends but really ur enemies with secret identitys)iv found that to be so true!the older u get u may find the colder ppl become espesially ur so called friends,good friends r hard to find in this day and age well for me anyway!if u like some1 and they dont like u in the same way then there aint much u can do about that,but when u do find that person it will be great u will be happy especially if they will love u for who u r as a person coz thats all that counts u know!as for family not been around well thats the same for me im almost 21 and i know how it feels not to have ur family around i have 1brother but he lives far away from were i am and my friends r like urs not true friends wich sucks,as another saying goes (keep ur friends close and ur enemies closer) and that also seems to be true in my case,but theres not much u can do about that either life is cruel sometimes,just try and smile and be happy its alot easyer said than done but try!!!!!SMILExxx
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Well it depends, I am a teenager and I have  a positive outlook on life. But I have a lot of friends that are bored sad and depressed because they have really bad grades. But I know some really smart teens that I think will grow up to do something useful. I do have alot of stress though. when i am stressed out, I break out so I try to only worry about stuff like what am I going to wear and do i look good.
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changes in eating and sleeping habits (eating and sleeping too much or too little) \nsignificant weight gain or loss \nmissed school, poor school performance and/or a sudden decline in grades \nwithdrawal from friends and family \nno longer enjoying activities that were once pleasurable \nindecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness \nfeelings of worthlessness or guilt \noverreaction to criticism, irritability \nfeeling that nothing is worth the effort \nfrequent health complaints when no physical ailment exists \nanger, rage, anxiety \nlack of enthusiasm and motivation \ndrug/alcohol abuse, thoughts of death or suicide \nSymptoms such as insomnia, panic attacks, delusions or hallucinations can indicate extreme depression, \nThe first problem is to distinguish between a more serious depression and "normal," typical adolescent moodiness, caused by hormonal changes and brain growth spurts. For example, it is common for girls to become moody, edgy, and anxious just before and during menstruation, and maybe even longer, if she suffers from hormonal problems. If grouchy behavior seems to have a pattern or cycle, it is likely the symptoms are tied to hormonal changes, and are not indicative of clinical depression. In contrast, one hallmark of clinical depression is the tendency to become isolated—to stop talking to family, and to stop spending time with friends—and this kind of moodiness does not seem to lift after a couple of weeks. \n\nRushing to a therapist when symptoms are actually within the range of normal can have several negative effects:\n\nthe child feels like there must be something wrong with himself or herself, which can tip a fragile balance toward lowered self-esteem \nthere may be a long-lasting stigma attached to a diagnosis \nmedications may be prescribed unnecessarily, and without careful monitoring \nIf you suspect depression:\n\nRespond with love, kindness, and support. \nRepeatedly let your child know that you are there, whenever she or he needs you \nBe gentle but persistent if your adolescent shuts you out (depressed teenagers do not want to feel patronized or crowded). Do not ask a lot of questions, but make known your concern and your willingness to listen. \nDo not criticize or pass judgment once the adolescent begins to talk (the important thing is that he or she is talking and communicating feelings). \nEncourage activity and praise efforts to socialize and be active. \nSeek help from a doctor or mental health professional if the adolescent's depressed feeling doesn't pass with time. Be prepared to list behaviors, note how long and how often they have been occurring, and how severe they seem. \nDo not wait and hope that symptoms will go away on their own. When depression is severe—if adolescents are thinking about hurting themselves or about suicide—seek professional help as soon as possible. \nParents of depressed adolescents may themselves need support. Seek out groups of parents who have experience with teen depression. \nThe single most important thing a parent can do to break down the social isolation that is at the heart of adolescent problems is to LISTEN:\n\nlisten when your children talk \nlisten to their music \nspend more time with them and be involved in their activities \ntake them to movies and concerts, and discuss them afterward \nknow their friends, and listen to them as well \ndo not lecture or offer unsolicited advice or ultimatums \ndo not try to talk them out of their feelings or solve their problems, just acknowledge the pain and sadness they are feeling \ndo not compare your teen’s feelings, reactions or experiences to your own or to someone else’s \nA parent can—and should—express their concerns directly. It is not easy to connect with teens in this way, and parents may need professional guidance to assist them. Yes, it is likely that the teenager will get angry and will say harsh things ("It's none of your business!" "G
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1) Not as willing to share/work with others due to not having to cooperating with siblings\n2) Responsible for parents as they get older with no siblings help with this\n3) Not having a support network of siblings (people to play with when a child)\n4) Having to live up to parents standards as being their only shot to turn out a "good kid"\n5) Not being able to blame anything else on anybody, you know you did it and so do the parents!\n\nI am one of 5 kids.  Of course this would depend on the parents but I am guessing here based on only children I know.
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Depends on the person. If you are popular and no real worries now, then reality may suck for you. However, if you are one of the many kids who don't fit in and hate being forced to socialized with the select number of kids in your class and whatever courses available, then it is a welcome break! Sure, you have more responsibility, but you also have more freedom: eat what you want, live where you want, socialize with whom you want regardless of what they wear or where they live. College was my favorite part: my own room, everything taken care of on campus, family support when I needed, a job I loved, some pocket change to spend on frivolities. I would NEVER want to relive high school; too many petty tyrants, but if I hit the lottery I intend to take college classes for the rest of my life.
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Effects of bullying\n\nPersistent bullying may have a number of effects on an individual, and in the environment where bullying takes place.\n\nEffects on the individual include:\n\n    * Reactive Depression, a form of clinical depression caused by exogenous events\n    * Post-traumatic stress disorder\n    * Becomes a bully them self\n    * Anxiety\n    * Gastric problems\n    * Unspecified aches and pains\n    * Loss of self esteem\n    * Relationship problems\n    * Drug and alcohol abuse\n    * Self-Injury/Self-harm\n    * Suicide (also known as bullycide)\n\nEffects on a school include:\n\n    * High levels of truancy\n    * High staff turnover\n    * Disrespect for teachers\n    * High level of absence for minor ailments\n    * Weapon-carrying by children for protection\n    * Legal action\n          o Against the school or education authority\n          o Against the bully's family\n\nEffects on the organization such as a workplace:\n\n    * Loss of morale\n    * High level of sick leave absence for depression, anxiety and backache\n    * Decreased productivity and profit\n    * High level of staff turnover\n    * Loss of customers\n    * Bad reputation in industry\n    * Negative media attention\n    * Legal action\n          o Against the organization for personal injury\n          o Against the organization and individual bully under discrimination laws