Teen Worthlessness and Lack of Purpose

Historical AccountTestimony★★★

Amanda Anguish mentions a book called ‘Teen 2.0’ which discusses how historically there wasn’t a term for teenagers; they were either children or adults, often working alongside their parents. Now teens are in this holding pattern without jobs or sense of purpose, leading to feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.

Anguish, Amanda; Crews, K'dee Elsen, “A New Epidemic: Teen Suicide” (AudioVerse teaching 25203).

The point

Discusses how the concept of 'teenager' is a modern construct, leading to feelings of worthlessness and lack of purpose among teens.

Audience
YouthAdults
Tone
Sobering
To tell aloud
about 1 min · 49 words

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