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British Youth — Британская молодежь (2)

Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. English people say that children grow up more quickly now. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions.
For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Age 15 is legally a «young person» not a «child». Age 16 is a school leaving age. They can leave home, drive a moped, marry with «parents’ consent» buy beer. Age 17 can drive a car. Age 18 can vote, get married, drink in pubs.
Education is a very important part in the life of British youth. One can’t become an independent person without it. When time comes to enter a college a young Englishman chooses one far away from home. It is a necessary part of becoming adult.
During the last 30 years there were a lot of different trends in youth movements. All of them were characterized by their own philosophy, way of life, style

of dressing. Each tendency was born by the influence of economic and political changes in the society. Those trends are known as the «hippies» the «punks» the «rockers».
But certainly there are different traditional youth organizations in Great Britain. Among them — the Scout Association, the Girl Guides Association, the National Union of Students, the Youth Club. The latter offers, for example, a wide range of sporting and social activities.
The National Union of Students was founded in 1922. It operates through local branches in colleges and universities. It promotes the educational, social and general interests of students.
But certainly the most numerous is the Scout Association, founded in 1908 for boys and in 1910 for girls by Lord Baden-Powel. The Scout movement is to encourage a sense of adventure and of responsibility for others among young people. The programme of training is planned to develop intelligence and practical skills, to promote health and a sense of service.
Scout training is complementary to the ordinary education. Scouts train in mapping, signalling,
first aid and all the skills that arise from camping and similar outdoor activities.
British scouts take part in international scout meetings, which are held approximately every four years.
The membership in this or that youth organization is not compulsory in Great Britain. But everyone can find the activity he likes most.

Британская молодежь (2)

Большинство 18 и 19-летних британцев — абсолютно независимые люди. Англичане говорят, что дети сегодня взрослеют быстрее. Взаимоотношения в британской семье сегодня не такие, как раньше. Дети свободны в принятии собственных решений.
Например, в Великобритании дети с 13 лет могут работать неполный рабочий день. В 15 лет получают юридический статус «молодого человека», а не «ребенка». 16 лет — возраст выпускников. Они имеют право уйти из дома, ездить на мопеде, жениться по «согласию родителей», покупать пиво. С 17 лет можно управлять автомобилем. С 18 можно голосовать, жениться, пить спиртное в пабах.
Образование — важная часть жизни британской молодежи. Никто не может стать без этого независимым человеком. Когда приходит время поступать в колледж, молодой англичанин выбирает колледж как можно дальше от дома. Это — необходимый этап взросления.
За прошедшие 30 лет появилось много разных молодежных субкультур. Все они отличаются собственной философией, укладом жизни, стилем одежды. Каждая субкультура создавалась под воздействием экономических и политических изменений в обществе. Эти субкультуры известны как «хиппи», «панки», «рокеры».
Конечно же, в Великобритании есть и традиционные молодежные организации. Это Ассоциация скаутов, Национальное объединение студентов, Клуб молодежи. Эти организации дают широкий выбор для спортивных занятий и социальной деятельности.
Национальное объединение студентов было основано в 1922 г. Оно действует через местные отделения в колледжах и университетах. Оно поддерживает образовательные, социальные и общие интересы студентов.
Наиболее многочисленна скаутская ассоциация была основана в 1908 году для мальчиков и в 1910 году для девочек лордом Баден-Пауэлом. Скаутское движение существует для поощрения чувства приключения и ответственности за. других среди молодежи. Программа учебы запланирована так, чтобы развивать теоретические и практические навыки, воспитывать здоровый дух и чувство взаимопомощи.
Тренировки скаутов дополняют обычное образование. Скаутов учат картографии, сигналам, первой помощи и всем тем навыкам, которые необходимы в кемпинге или в лесу.
Британские скауты принимают участие в международных встречах скаутов, которые проводятся каждые четыре года.
Членство в молодежных организациях не обязательно в Великобритании. Но каждый британский ребенок может найти себе занятие по душе.

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