1. Young people tend to be perceived and portrayed in a negative way rather than promoting their constructive contribution to society. * |
|
|
|
|
|
2. Young people are seen as a challenge instead of as an opportunity and a resource by older people. * |
|
|
|
|
|
3. Media coverage is not balanced, and does not adequately reflect both negative and positive impact young people have on society. * |
|
|
|
|
|
4. The pressure put by a competitive society on young people (to have a paid job, not to fail, to look good, to be healthy, to live up to expectations, etc.) can prevent them from realising their full potential * |
|
|
|
|
|
5. This pressure can also lead to psychological, health and employment issues. * |
|
|
|
|
|
6.Formal education is too theoretical and does not encourage young people to be innovative and creative. * |
|
|
|
|
|
7. Young people are lacking secure and free space, and positive role models to develop their talents. This makes it difficult for them to find a purpose in their lives. * |
|
|
|
|
|
8.The challenge for young people is to have the space and opportunity to develop the personal, social and civic competences they need to cope with today’s societal changes and have them recognised by institutions, family or their peers. * |
|
|
|
|
|
9.Marginalised young people are facing a lack of access to equal economic, legal and social opportunities and rights. * |
|
|
|
|
|
10. As a consequence, young people who are being excluded potentially start excluding themselves from society and therefore may experience deprivation and a negative outlook on life. * |
|
|
|
|
|
11. Access to employment is particularly difficult for young people, especially for those with: * |
|
12. This is caused by: * |
|