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Friday, July 27, 2007
Students cannot cope
Star, 25/11/01
Teenagers between 15 and 17 years old are at risk of developing depression and may lack the crucial skills they need to deal with the pressures of life.
Malaysian Mental Health Association vice-president and clinical psychologist Dr Teoh Hsien Jin said teenagers in this age group were preparing for early adulthood, relationships and eventually, marriage.
"It is therefore very important that these teenagers be equipped with the necessary skills to deal with life, particularly peer, parental and academic pressure, and relationships with the opposite sex," he said.
According to Dr Teoh, teenagers were suffering from increasing stress at school as well as at home.
"Parents are spending more than ever on their children's education, and they expect them to perform accordingly."
"Teachers expect all their students to be high achievers. However, the fact remains that not all students will do well."
"Those who fall short of expectations may suffer from low self-esteem and depression. Some may even commit suicide."
Dr Teoh said that at school, teenagers are faced with peer pressure which dictates who they are to be seen with, which mobile phones to use, and even which kinds of food to eat.
Although these issues may seem trivial to adults, Dr Teoh warned that not knowing how to cope with such pressures can lead to bad and, sometimes, dangerous decisions, including succumbing to taking drugs, smoking, drinking and cybersex.
"Considering the lack of such skills, it is not surprising that as adults, people tend to latch on to the first person who gives them intimacy and affection without thinking about the consequences, which includes unsafe sex and unwanted pregnancies," said Dr Teoh
Teenagers between 15 and 17 years old are at risk of developing depression and may lack the crucial skills they need to deal with the pressures of life.
Malaysian Mental Health Association vice-president and clinical psychologist Dr Teoh Hsien Jin said teenagers in this age group were preparing for early adulthood, relationships and eventually, marriage.
"It is therefore very important that these teenagers be equipped with the necessary skills to deal with life, particularly peer, parental and academic pressure, and relationships with the opposite sex," he said.
According to Dr Teoh, teenagers were suffering from increasing stress at school as well as at home.
"Parents are spending more than ever on their children's education, and they expect them to perform accordingly."
"Teachers expect all their students to be high achievers. However, the fact remains that not all students will do well."
"Those who fall short of expectations may suffer from low self-esteem and depression. Some may even commit suicide."
Dr Teoh said that at school, teenagers are faced with peer pressure which dictates who they are to be seen with, which mobile phones to use, and even which kinds of food to eat.
Although these issues may seem trivial to adults, Dr Teoh warned that not knowing how to cope with such pressures can lead to bad and, sometimes, dangerous decisions, including succumbing to taking drugs, smoking, drinking and cybersex.
"Considering the lack of such skills, it is not surprising that as adults, people tend to latch on to the first person who gives them intimacy and affection without thinking about the consequences, which includes unsafe sex and unwanted pregnancies," said Dr Teoh
Humour for the day
Mother: David, come here.
David: Yes, mum?
Mother: You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
David: But I will only get my report book tomorrow.
Mother: I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am scolding you now
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Father: Why did you fail your mathematics test?
Son: On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8
Father: So?
Son: On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 and on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8. If she can't make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?
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A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were watching TV in the living room.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash of breakingplates, then complete silence.
The daughter turned to look at her father.
Daughter: It's mummy!
Father: How do you know?
Daughter: She didn't say anything.
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Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love
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Man: How old is your father?
Boy: As old as me
Man: How can that be?
Boy: He became a father only when I was born
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Waiter: I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer: Don't tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.
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Teacher: Simon, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your brother's. Did u copy his?
Simon: No, teacher, it's the same dog!
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Father: Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!
Son: That's why I say she's no good!
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Teacher: "Where were u born?"
Student: " Singapore , Sir."
Teacher: "Which part?"
Student: "All of me, Sir."
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A teacher was asking her class: "What is the difference between 'unlawful' and 'illegal'?"
Only one hand shot up.
"Ok, answer, Joan" said the teacher.
"'unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is a sick eagle."
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Teacher: "How come you do not comb your hair?"
Ah Kow: "No comb, Sir."
Teacher: "Use your dad's then."
Ah Kow: "No hair, Sir."
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A boy came home from school with his exam results.
"What did u get?" asked his father.
"My marks are under water," said the boy.
"What do u mean 'under water'?"
"They are all below 'C' level" (sea level)
David: Yes, mum?
Mother: You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
David: But I will only get my report book tomorrow.
Mother: I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am scolding you now
......................................................................
Father: Why did you fail your mathematics test?
Son: On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8
Father: So?
Son: On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 and on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8. If she can't make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?
......................................................................
A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were watching TV in the living room.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash of breakingplates, then complete silence.
The daughter turned to look at her father.
Daughter: It's mummy!
Father: How do you know?
Daughter: She didn't say anything.
.....................................................................
Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love
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Man: How old is your father?
Boy: As old as me
Man: How can that be?
Boy: He became a father only when I was born
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Waiter: I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer: Don't tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.
---------------------------------------
Teacher: Simon, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your brother's. Did u copy his?
Simon: No, teacher, it's the same dog!
---------------------------------------
Father: Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!
Son: That's why I say she's no good!
---------------------------------------
Teacher: "Where were u born?"
Student: " Singapore , Sir."
Teacher: "Which part?"
Student: "All of me, Sir."
---------------------------------------
A teacher was asking her class: "What is the difference between 'unlawful' and 'illegal'?"
Only one hand shot up.
"Ok, answer, Joan" said the teacher.
"'unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is a sick eagle."
---------------------------------------
Teacher: "How come you do not comb your hair?"
Ah Kow: "No comb, Sir."
Teacher: "Use your dad's then."
Ah Kow: "No hair, Sir."
---------------------------------------
A boy came home from school with his exam results.
"What did u get?" asked his father.
"My marks are under water," said the boy.
"What do u mean 'under water'?"
"They are all below 'C' level" (sea level)
Sometimes bad things just happen
[This was a forwarded email, original source unknown]
Good to know.
A 10 year old boy, had eaten pineapple about 15 days back, and fell sick, from the day he had eaten.
Later when he had his health check done... doctors diagnosed that he had AIDS.
His parents couldn't believe it. Then the entire family under went a check-up.
None of them suffered from Aids.
So the doctors checked again with the boy if he had eaten out. The boy said "yes".
He had pineapple that evening.
Immediately a group from Malaya Hospital went to the pineapple vendor to check.
They found the pineapple seller had a cut on his finger while cutting the pineapple, his blood had spread into the fruit.
When they had his blood checked, the guy was suffering from AIDS.
But he himself was NOT aware.
Unfortunately the boy is suffering from it now.
Please take care while you eat on the road side.
Good to know.
A 10 year old boy, had eaten pineapple about 15 days back, and fell sick, from the day he had eaten.
Later when he had his health check done... doctors diagnosed that he had AIDS.
His parents couldn't believe it. Then the entire family under went a check-up.
None of them suffered from Aids.
So the doctors checked again with the boy if he had eaten out. The boy said "yes".
He had pineapple that evening.
Immediately a group from Malaya Hospital went to the pineapple vendor to check.
They found the pineapple seller had a cut on his finger while cutting the pineapple, his blood had spread into the fruit.
When they had his blood checked, the guy was suffering from AIDS.
But he himself was NOT aware.
Unfortunately the boy is suffering from it now.
Please take care while you eat on the road side.
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