THE 10 DUTIES OF ADOLESCENTS IN THEIR LIVES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The duties of adolescents are the responsibilities that ensure their social integrity and protect their rights. These duties allow them to have more independence, freedom, and take on new responsibilities necessary for adult life.

According to UNICEF, a special UN body for the protection of minors, in 190 countries there are laws that guarantee the duties and rights of adolescents.

For example, in Venezuela these duties are governed by a LOPNNA (Organic Law for the Protection of Boys, Girls and Adolescents).

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Top 10 Duties of Teens

1- Respect the family

They should honor and respect their parents and other relatives or those responsible, since living with them must be healthy.

The relationship must be based on tolerance, respect and above all on emotional, social and economic support.

2- Respect the rights of other people

This must be so so that there is a better coexistence and the social relationship flows in a pleasant and harmonious way.

Teens are expected to put aside racism, rejection, and discrimination by being or thinking differently.

3- Fulfill their educational obligations

Education is a very important duty because it is part of academic and professional growth, which statistically shows a more stable future.

However, this is mandatory and it is not only a duty, it is also a right established in international law.

4- Help with chores at home

Adolescents must do their part at home; This teaches them responsibility and discipline.

They must organize their room, they can be in charge of washing the dishes and, if necessary, taking care of the pets (feeding them, taking them for a walk, washing their cages, grooming them, among other tasks).

They must also be responsible for their belongings and help clean the home.

5- Comply with a personal hygiene accord

In addition to the fact that good hygiene allows to maintain impeccable aesthetics, it is also a matter of public health.

Adolescents are responsible for their proper hygiene to stay healthy and not disturb the community.

6- Preserve your health

They must maintain good eating habits, try to play sports and carry out activities that are favorable for integral development.

Likewise, they are responsible for ensuring that their health allows them to make full use of their physical and psychological faculties.

7- Learn about sexuality and reproductive health

It is a duty of adolescents to learn about motherhood and fatherhood. They need to know about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as well as early pregnancy and birth control.

8- Contribute to the conservation of the environment

The adolescent has the duty to preserve the physical environment, natural and unnatural, in which he lives and develops. You must avoid contamination in any of its types.

9- Citizen participation

They must function in the civic environment, participate in civic activities and even participate in political affairs if required and permitted by the legislation of their country.

10- Responsible for their freedom of expression

The young person has the duty to take responsibility for the thoughts and ideologies that he expresses to others.

References

1. Campero, AM (2005). The formation of values ​​in adolescents. Mexico: Panorama Editorial.
2. LOPNNA Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. (2015). LOPNNA Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Caracas.
3. Lott, JN (2005). Positive Discipline for Teens. United States: Prima Publishing.
4. Sernaque, AS (2005). Human rights of children and adolescents and international legislation: reflections between the discourse of legality and reality. Lima: UNMSM.
5. Vallet, M. (2006). How to educate our teenagers: a worthwhile effort. Spain: WK Education.