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for adventures, but are easily susceptible to other people's suggestions. We have to take into account that all these psychological factors may turn our young people into potential
criminals.
From a psychological point of view, the greatest crisis in youth is the search for self-identity. While they strive for
that freedom and independence and try to pretend they are grown-ups, they are at a loss as to what they should do and long for the understanding and care of the adults. That is why they are
Their desire to be
sometimes rather rebellious and self-centered because they want to assert themselves so as to attract attention. themselves is very strong. Apart from self-centreness, they are also subject to the influence of the peers. In many public housing
that is, say, estates, it is very common for the young people to gang up,
their
so as
the so-called mountain-topism".
mountain-topism". Under the influence of peer groups, many of them could easily associate themselves with triads and end up in an inextricable dilemma. People generally feel that problems faced by these youths are a matter of deviation from social norms and some people consider them as serious social issues.
As Hong Kong is facing tremendous changes and great challenges, we believe the future development of our society depends on the good-will, unity and involvement of its people, particularly the young people. As our young people have an important role in society and it is our responsibility to keep the society moving, the question is how are we going to implement changes to bring improvement to our society. The Report points out that according to i the findings of the two surveys, young people aspire for education opportunities and Hong Kong needs to enhance social awareness and political participation among young people. To improve our society, we must therefore start with education. We should provide our young people with an education that can develop their personal abilities as well as foster their sense of civic responsibility. To promote a system of education that instils social awareness does not mean to drive our young people to the Streceg to stage demonstrations, to
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