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Extra-curricular activities can be a very big challenge for a teen, there is a lot of things a teen has to do in his or her normal every day life. Going to school takes up a great deal of time, the pressure of doing homework and getting good grades. Having house hold chores and the entertainment they have at home such as playing on the computer,video games,friends to hang out with ,takes up a lot of their spare time.

Though extra-curricular activities for teens can be a very good thing for them to get involved in, there are many teens that prefer not to. Some teens would rather do regular activities such as,riding their bicycle,talking on the phone with their friends,playing games etc. The challenges of competing in sports or getting a part time job can be a lot of pressure on some teens that are not real out going and maybe a little shy.

There are many teens involved in extra-curricular activities that enjoy them very much but, everyone is different and this all depends on their own motivation to get out and try something new. Teens these days have a lot more options of things to do, With the cell phones and computer technology know a days you don't have to go far from the house to have something to do that takes up a lot of your spare time.

The main challenges are, a teen that might not have the confidence in themselves or they are just not as outgoing as other teens are and By having a friend or several friends that are involved in extra-curricular activities can help bring a teen more out of their shell. Self confidence can be a very important key to a teen that is not sure of his or her potential.

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