Problems and Challenges Faced by the Youth Unemployment

Problems and Challenges Faced by the Youth

• Unemployment: • Lack of employment opportunities after having education / skills has been ranked top of the list of challenges faced by youth. • Unemployment is a multi-dimensional and complex issue which not only result in loss of qualified (educated / skilled) man power but can also result in other social issues.

• Violence in Schools: • In many low budget schools, urban settings, schools can be a war zone for child.

• Drugs: • Use of drugs is one the serious challenge faced by youth. • Role of media ( TV, Drama, Songs) / Social Media compel the immature mind • Poor grades and attendance, anti social behavior, violent behavior are further the consequences of drug abused which further effect the child personality and future.

• Materialism: • In the present era, unfortunately we are living in a society that promotes materialism which is instilling bad habits into our children. • They are learning that the measure of success and happiness in life is how much stuff they have, which can result in adverse consequences especially in later life.

• Educational Problems: • Schools , colleges, universities are becoming degree distributing machines and business oriented. • There are many youth who cannot afford to go school / to continue their education. • Resulting in Child labor • Lack of Quality and skill based education • Lack of Guidance and counselling centers for students in selection of course / carrier.

• Poor economic condition of family: • Poverty can contribute to social and behavioral problems. • According to National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) , poverty is the single greatest threat to children’s well being.

• Peer Pressure: • The most common challenge a person face at this phase of life is peer pressure. • They are pressurize by either by Dares or Threats.

• Discrimination: • Discrimination on the bases of sez, class, religion, sect etc. can make them a victim of emotional disorder.

• Love Issues: • Love issues have dramatically been on rise which unfortunately ends mostly in the destruction of lives even in the form of suicides.

• Frustration: • Lack of self confidence, sense of hopelessness, confusion, lack of healthy environment, lack of opportunities and concerning about the future result in extreme frustration among youth.

• Social Taboos & Rigid System: • Social taboos and rigid system hinder our youth from freely deciding about their future. • Cannot follow their legal dreams • Escape from their responsibilities.

• Future: • Present day youth are scared by their own family and by the society about the Future.

• Others: • Communication Gap / Generation gape • Career Selection • Family problems • Divorced parents • Exploitation in the name of Experience • Health Environment • Harassment

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• Most of the youth are facing unemployment problems in developing countries. Youth have education degree but they are unemployed, they have skill but they do not get opportunity to express themselves, because the education system is like that theory and practical is not related in the context of developing country. It does not mean that western education is bad we should take reference but we also should compare theory on our own perspectives.

• Generation gape • Lack of opportunities • Lack of leadership • Lack of