CROSSROADS ASSIGNMENT On the one hand, this generation is more affluent and has greater opportunities than any previous generation. For others, the tremendous economic growth of recent years has led to greater inequalities that disadvantage them in education, the workplace and in their social lives. Drugs, body image, weight, and relationships with peers and family are just a few of the issues facing youth today. Youth today face key challenges in making the transition from …showed first 75 words of 1972 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1972 total…events, such as the death of someone, parents splitting up, unwanted pregnancy or a violent incident such as rape. Many young people turn to alcohol and drugs, some cut themselves and commit suicide. Suicide is now the second most common cause of death in the world (after accidents) for young people aged 15 - 24. Communities, schools and families need to be aware of the issues that youth are facing today before they get out of control.