Peer pressure to succeed may weigh heavily on a child. If this becomes the case, then the parent has a greater investment and responsibility than the child. Teens may drop out of an activity as a way of asserting their independence, especially if they are struggling with power and control issues within the family. Often they are interested in distancing themselves from childhood. They may view a particular activity as an uncomfortable link to their past or associate it with a parent making the choice for them.
Adolescents are more likely to enjoy an activity if they feel they've chosen it.
Many people believe that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging, but it doesn't have to be. Keep your mind sharp by reading more, playing word games, doing crossword puzzles or taking classes. Your eyelids are heavy. Your mind is in a fog. You probably reach for a cup of coffee, a candy bar or a soda.