Blog Post 2

Much truth was said about the youth in these two articles however, three stereotypes seemed to be unintentionally stated or quoted.

“No one likes teenagers. Only someone with something wrong inside wants to be around them that much.” (Steinberg)
These are beliefs that people who don't identify themselves as a youth worker, most likely think. Teenagers are not easy to be around. They require much guidance and support. However there are also teenagers that could probably communicate well with people older or younger than them regardless of what their age is. I dont think it is fair to group all teenagers in one chunk and assume that no person wants to be surrounded by them.

Adolescents were awkward, vulnerable creatures, innocent victims of raging hormones, rampant insecurity, and fervent idealism (which often bordered on arrogance), characterizations that were apparently linked to puberty and a lack of experience”
Teenagers are amazing and persevere day to day dealing with several roadblocks while simply trying to get through middle school and high school.

"Youth are to be feared, controlled, contained, and as Nathan notes, "Kept in" (Steinberg 269)
This is what drives certain high school teachers to leave the education or youth places. They have an idea about youth in their heads that are very ignorant. Youth are to be listened to, not feared because were were all once teenagers. We knew how tough it was and feeling like your voice was never heard. Youth are to not be controlled or contained but given freedom to pursue their interests.