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‘Say Helo CEP 1. Introduction Sana and Arpit are both children. The; en because people below the age of 18 years are defined as chil those above 18 years as adults. This definition comes from the medical science, the law of the land, and The United Nations N, Convention For Child Rights. They are in their early teens nd are good friends. Sana is known for her extraordinary tin the entire school and has won many medals lancing skills. He too has won many and football ta Arpit is famous for his d accolades and just like Sana, made everyone proud. Nature responsible for how they look but skills, they can work upon and improve with practice, sincerity and guidance, So they hard on improving their skills. It is their skills and patience and a lot more, that makes them likeable both work their qualities like courtesy, humour, in their peer group. re in kindergarten. They live in the same neighbourhood and go to the same school. Pocso, their tiger friend, spends time with them and helps them and other children stay safe as they go through the most exciting and also confusing phase of their lives called adolescence. As they are growing, their bodies, minds, and behaviour are also changing, and they are becoming more and more independent. They know it very well “with independence comes responsibilities” and ; ‘They have known each other since they wel growing up also means learning about responsibilities. Unlike when they were younger, they now like to spend more time with their friends rather than their loved ones - parents and grandparents, Sana and Arpit often disagree to their advice about = The kind ofdresses they should = The kind of friends they should have, = The kind of movies they should wate There is a generation gap between them and their loved ones. There will be a generation gap between parents and their children becaust think differently, But then who can deny the fact that pa experience in life than children and they do their best to keep safe, After all, they are our loved and trusted ones, and ‘they point of time in their respective life cycles. Children shoul ‘ their loved ones proud. Parents of Sana and Arpit, like busy, but they still manage to spend time with th grandparents are often together at dinner table, s] Scanned with CamScanner Their science teac! ; aa ere SS ens ‘am, has explained them that they are living in a time human society oon eae the lifestyles and the basic fabric of the to can Een yao eee, families are becoming nuclear, women also work reo © test tube babies and a lot more. Sana and Arpt often ee ents by telling them about the wonders of technology , robots and artificial intelligence of the 21st century. ntly they have lea a ae ae en in their school how human body works and babies ave bog ee ut the human reproductive system has helped them of their bodies and be healthy and safe. Like any other teenager, both of them like making new friends, but friendships and Jationships are never one sided. Friendship is no doubt fun, but they are when it comes to choosing friends. This is how Sana and Arpit feelas a Tick Mark If You Feel The Same. 1, When Ilose my temper, you don’t want to be around me. 2. As I am growing, I can notice some new changes in my body which make me uncomfortable. ometimes feel confused about things, and don't know 4. At times, I wish I looked more attractive - thinner, taller or better than now. 5. I sometimes find it difficult to say whom to talk to “No” to my friends, even if I don’t agree with them. 6. Sometimes, I feel pressured to do things because my friends/peers ar© doing them. lemented on how Ilook. 7. It feels nice to dress up and be compl 8. Iam influenced by television, movies, If you also feel the same it is perfectly normal. It happens with all the children when they are adolescents. A few months back Arpit fell cls. He had fever and a sore throat. The doctor gave him advised him bed rest for 3 days and not to eat or’ drink cold for the coming 7 days. 1 Arpit felt that he had recovered fully, he went his loved ones. There he got tempted when ice cream. He lapped every bit of it W marriage late at night he began to feel uncomfortable. By the % was already down with fever, once again. Remember, what we feel about something comes over it. What we have control over are our actions. Actions long-term or short-term. Actions can be both safe and celebrities and advertisements. Scanned with CamScanner Your body is constantly changing, and!’m sure that’s not breakingnews, It's a whole lot to deal with - so sit back, relax and grab some tissues. A 13 year old boyis afraid of his skinny arms and body so frail, He wonders ifhe can’t be muscular or tall, is he even a male? Little girls growing up, when they look at their Barbies - They wonder when and what went wrong with their own bodies? They look in awe at the striking models on the runway, |G Butit’s their own reflection from which they run away. , used to watch girls in my school walking by, ‘Those perfect arms and skinny waists would catch my eye, Then I would look down at my big, fat thighs, And realize that I'm surrounded by big, fatlies. Dear Billboard girls, front cover, your Photoshopped bodies on magazines: Are “perfect” but, show me something that I haven't seen. Some stretch marks, or scars on your colourful skin, Freckles that are fierce, maybe a double chin. Iwas thirteen once and so in rage, At my body being uglier than those ofmy age. Iwas fifteen next and two years later, Mooked at the girl in the mirror and did nothate her. Irepeated the words everyday: “{ might be flawed but I’m beautiful in every way!” Sixteen and free, I tell my peers - Your silver liningis just beyond your fears. T’'m seventeen now and quite afraid for ourinquisitiveyouth, Growing into a world where stereotypes are more compel Being a teenageris difficult and annoying, i So you should always be honest and express: wwhatyoute ‘True beauty lies, notin the eyes of the beholder, But in the heart of the one who truly wishes toa Scanned with CamScanner

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