Table of Contents
This is the beginning
Coast Guard
Risky Behavior
Pokemon for Teens
Spectrum of Prevention Model
Citations
Starting off,
This is an introduction to the topic.
What are the risks we face? Do adults take more risk than teens? Many teens and adults are taking unnecessary risks. Many people are debating why this happens and if it is possible to reduce or eliminate the risk. This essay will examine these questions and try to find a solution.
Coast GuardThe US Coast Guard did 384 million dollar in search andrescue missions. Risk takers are a controversial topic. While the National Taxpayer’s Union feels the risk takers should pay, the coast guard believes it is a good use of money to save whoever lives they can. The coast guard’s point of view is one I agree with. I believe that saving a person’s life is worth spending tax dollars on, regardless of how stupid it may be. It does not matter what age you are. Officers can stop you without having to give any reason. You can be pulled over for no other reason than using your cell phone. The fine can reach up to $100. The law now prohibits the use of handheld devices in school zones or when highway construction is being carried out. A fine of $50 was also imposed, with the amount being doubled in work zones. This law is a good one, and I agree that it should be enforced if a driver does not pay attention while driving. It’s dangerous and avoidable. It’s even better with the age limit, because it makes you more responsible. Many cars give you options today to stay safe. There is no excuse for you to be holding your phone today.
Young people may take unnecessary risks to impress friends or get attention. There are many things that play a role in the mind of a young person. Learning and taking risks go hand-in-hand. This is how one defines and forms their identity.
Understanding this requires a better understanding of brain development, especially the brain during adolescence. To put it simply, the prefrontal cortex is the part of the mind that controls reasoning. This means that the prefrontal cortical has trouble saying no and understanding the consequences of their actions. I believe that teens are more likely to be influenced by their peers than they are by the desire for attention.
Pokemon and TeensIn the case of the game, it seems that teens use less commonsense than adults. Teenagers, on the other hand, are willing to risk their lives in order for that coveted Pokemon. Teenagers are at greater risk because they go to places that are not the best for getting the Pokemon. Sometimes, they’ve even been robbed and beaten while their phone was taken. Teens playing in groups have a greater invincibility, and are under more peer pressure. Adults tend to be more responsible when it comes to playing this game. They are also less willing to take risks to win.
Spectrum of PreventionModelFirst of all, this is something that I would do on a educational basis in the schools and colleges. It’s a way to inform those who are at the greatest risk. The first thing I would do is influence company policy and change organizational practice. They could try to limit where the app is used within a general geographic location. I would also mobilize the community to help with this. Community centers and libraries could display pamphlets about safety when playing games. This would promote community education. This could be done by a community volunteer. This is the first step in educating teens about the risks and dangers they may face.
Citing sources
Pokemon Go players on the hunt for rare creatures across the lake are called to Coastguard rescue. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/07/19/coastguard-called-out-to-rescue-pokemon-go-players-chasing-rare/
Pokemon. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://cchealth.org/prevention/spectrum/pdf/new_spectrum_of_prevention.pdf
Taxes. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.glencoe.com/sec/health/pdf/taxpayers.pdf