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Question 10: <br /> Do teenagers get along in Orange County? <br /> The focus groups' responses show that there is a great deal of stereotyping between the <br /> youths from Northern and Southern County. There is a problem with strong cliques <br /> within each school and between the schools. There is a general misunderstanding <br /> between the peer groups due to lack of opportunity to get to know each other better. <br /> Present opportunities consist only of competitive events. <br /> Top prioritized suggestions were: <br /> 1. Have other forums to keep up with progress. <br /> 2. Provide equal opportunities for schools (OHS & CHHS) <br /> 3. Provide recreational activities involving both schools and the entire youth <br /> community(late night peer gathering events included). <br /> 4. Have a committee with a variety of students from both high schools and let them <br /> organize events and advertise in the school and community (interaction between <br /> high schools). <br /> Question 11: <br /> Do we as youths have a strong sense of morality? From where or from whom do we get <br /> this sense of morality? <br /> Respondents gave a view of their personal sense of morality—and that of their peers. <br /> They emphasized a lack of confidence felt from adults towards them. One respondent <br /> said, "We make good decisions that adults don't see(re. drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy". <br /> They noted a discouragement to teens because of this lack of adult confidence. <br /> Differences in the generations, lack of trust, and unrealistic parental expectations is <br /> noted. There is the desire for support and encouragement from adults. Some teachers <br /> were seen as potential positive influences. <br /> Top prioritized suggestions: <br /> 1. Homes with parents should set the base for children—then give them room to <br /> make their own decisions. <br /> 2. Parents should educate children about sex and give their advise and opinions, but <br /> support kids in their decisions because the kids are going to do what they want--so <br /> the parents should educate them and help them protect themselves. <br /> 3. Parents need to have more realistic expectations. Support from parents will <br /> encourage and increase morals. <br /> Question 12: <br /> Are you willing to help your peers and are you given the opportunity to do so? <br /> Peers show a strong willingness to help each other if given the opportunity to do so, <br /> and a few suggested that tutoring programs would work. <br /> 7 <br />