Introduction
Research into the rights and restrictions that affect young people is essential to enhance understanding of the capabilities of children and adolescents in modern society. Many scientific works can shed light on how children’s rights were formed and their current state. The gradual development of this area of human rights was due to the need to clearly define the boundaries of the responsibilities and opportunities of young people in society. Thus, the study and synthesis of scientific material regarding these aspects can help analyze deeper aspects that can be observed in relation to the rights of youth.
Points of Overlap
Health Concerns
The articles selected for consideration have quite a lot of aspects in which the opinions of the authors converge. However, the selection of several main points of intersection is necessary in order to synthesize the knowledge obtained from the study of these sources. The first such point is the focus of researchers on the well-being and mental health of young people, which should be ensured using a variety of mechanisms available to the public. This aspect is important because it determines how comfortable and free young people can feel in society.
Abrams (2023) pays excellent attention to discussing the problems that were associated with lockdowns caused by the 2019 pandemic. The author notes that because of this, a large number of young people suffered morally, and their mental health was at a critically low level (Abrams, 2023). We can say that this applies to all periods of time when any stressful elements may appear for the younger generation.
The younger generation, due to the fact that their nervous system is not fully formed, can experience much higher levels of stress. Thus, this means that the implementation of support mechanisms is critical in times of crisis. This is supported by an article by Jardine & James (2012) and a book by Hanson (2022), where the authors state that well-being can be better achieved by involving young people in research. Thus, the point that manifests itself in the need to ensure well-being and a healthy psyche is common to all the sources under consideration.
Life Experience
An important aspect that is another point of overlap between the articles is the concern regarding the experiences that young people may be going through. This means that in different life situations, people may be faced with difficult circumstances that are characterized by either the need to make decisions or choices on which their lives will depend in the future. This creates a certain pressure that connects this point with the previous one. However, the central theme in this context is the increase and spread of suicidal ideation, which can pose a real danger to the lives of young people if not recognized in time (Abrams, 2023).
Researchers Jardine & James (2012) cite as an example a study of tobacco use among adolescents of the same age. The development of addictions is a contributing factor that many young people experience when faced with severe stress or traumatic life experiences. Hanson (2022) also focuses on the fact that youth’s diverse experiences can lead to consequences beyond their control. Thus, it is necessary to address complex challenges in a timely manner so that young people can be helped to improve their experience as comprehensively as possible.
Socialization
The sources under consideration place a significant emphasis on the activity and maintenance of a sufficient level of socialization of young people. Thus, specific categories of people may require special treatment due to some mental spectrum disorder. This means that specialists must pay sufficient attention to such adolescents and young people so that they can continue to lead a whole, healthy social life. Hanson (2022) argues that some reconsideration of children’s rights is needed to address issues that arise during their lives more holistically. This can be useful if sports and social activities are constantly promoted.
Therefore, Jardine & James (2012) insist that young people need to be constantly stimulated and involved in social activities through research work. However, it is necessary to follow certain rules since, in some cases, conducting experiments can cause significant harm. Activity and maintenance of social skills are significantly affected when there are restrictions such as COVID-19 (Abrams, 2023). The intersection of the three strategies in this aspect indicates that this is an essential aspect of stimulating the life of society.
Ways of Overlapping
In terms of focusing on the well-being and mental health of young people, the authors’ points overlap in such a way that each researcher notes different challenges that may manifest themselves in this regard. Abrams (2023) focuses on uncovering the core elements of mental health through the example of isolation during quarantine. In addition to this, Jardine & James (2012) look at the problems associated with the use of substances such as tobacco, which can cause addiction and overall deterioration in the well-being of young people. Children’s rights are inextricably linked to the extent to which their health is ensured in physical and moral aspects (Hanson, 2022). The intersection regarding the aspect of well-being is of great importance for the topic of the rights and responsibilities of youth as they ensure an average period of growing up.
The problems and challenges faced by young people have some interrelated aspects in the three articles. The authors confirm the existence of a harmful trend that is manifested in the global deterioration of the mental state of young people (Abrams, 2023; Jardine & James, 2012). Because of these obstacles to the transition to adulthood, many young people may begin to experience severe problems that are drowned out by the use of various negative substances that further worsen the condition of the youth.
The intersection of sources in this regard is characterized by the fact that the authors find common patterns manifested in the inability to overcome difficulties without auxiliary means. Hanson (2022) also points out how the younger generation may be disadvantaged due to a lack of psychological and other types of support. In this regard, this intersection of opinions of the authors is relevant to the chosen topic, helping to deepen the understanding and value of the rights of young people and the restrictions they face.
Conclusion
The rights of young people are aspects that must be closely protected to ensure the best opportunities and development. Concern for well-being and mental health should be provided as the basis for building healthy relationships and a sufficiently productive future. By providing a high level of care in this context, it is possible to achieve better results in interacting with society and adapting to different work environments. Providing more opportunities to younger generations can have a positive impact on how they develop and succeed in their careers. The combination of various factors that contribute to strengthening the rights of young people should occur in such a way that they create the most favorable conditions possible.
References
Abrams, Z. (2023). Kids’ mental health is in crisis. Here’s what psychologists are doing to help. American Psychological Association. Web.
Hanson, K. (2022). Reinventing children’s rights. Childhood, 29(2), 149-156. Web.
Jardine, C. G., & James, A. (2012). Youth researching youth: benefits, limitations and ethical considerations within a participatory research process. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 71(0), 1–9. Web.
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