Expectations And Stereotypes: The Most Dramatic Effect On Teens

Expectations and stereotypes have the most dramatic effect on teens. Overwhelming expectations can affect a teen's mental and physical state. Not only do these slanderers consume teens, but they can also cause stress and anxiety. They are not only placed on teens at home; they are seen in all aspects of their lives. Throughout this essay, I will outline how social, academic, and authorial expectations and the stereotypes that come with them affect a teen’s coming of age.
Academic expectations have been placed on kids since the early age of five when they first were put in school and expected to get good grades. At the time it may have not meant much to the kids but as they grew it became a way to divide students. The school system made it easy for kids to be labeled as smart or stupid while fitting them with strict standards. They are taught the appropriate way to dress and act; if they don't accept the school's standards they are punished. This punishment in the Breakfast Club is detention. Brian is regarded as smart. He's a straight-A student and as such is pushed harder

Students that are struggling financially typically have lower grades and are more likely to drop out of school. They also often feel like this is something to be ashamed of which in turn takes a toll on their mental health causing it to drop. The stress of not being financially secure can result in a student's physical health declining as well. Common examples of this are high blood pressure, heart disease, and a higher chance of experiencing substance abuse. Although these are all serious problems that affect teens coming of age it still does not outway the effects of expectations. Unrealistic expectations are easy to set but hard to let go of. Having goals that can not be achieved will often hold an individual back while lowering their mental health. Setting goals like this sets up a teen for