It is important for young people to have access to safe third spaces so they can have more freedom to go out and socialize with people. Young people need the time to socialize with others to have fun. They can also enjoy doing activities together. If young people can’t socialize with others, they can go crazy, or even feel lonely. Everyone needs a person in their life to not be alone through everything they experience.
Whenever I socialized with people it felt great and relaxing. Research has shown that "adolescents with fuller social lives experience better health than their lonelier peers." Whenever you socialize with people, you can be happy and encouraged by others. You can have things in common with people and can be connected to them. You can also enjoy being in new places instead of doing the same activities at home or work. We can also build friendships with other people in new places.
Whenever I went to school and stayed home, it felt boring. Most of the time I do the same things over and over again. Trying new things makes it interesting for everyone, but staying home is boring as we do the same things like work or games a lot. I also felt more joy playing outside with my friends as it reminds me of my childhood. And doing things together can feel good as we bring comfort and be together.
"Young people need access to safe third spaces so they can have more freedom to try and experience new things and do it together with others"
Young people need access to safe third spaces so they can have more freedom to try and experience new things and do it together with others. The Collective Health Trust argued that, "Whether it’s a library, club, sports venue or coffee shop, these informal settings help young people build social connections, feel a sense of belonging, and access supportive resources." Young people need to spend time with others on new things. We spend our time on social media and still feel empty, while spending time people physically feels more genuine and comfortable. Whenever I went out to new places with my friends it was so much fun, and it doesn’t feel like time passes by fast. While you do stuff online feels boring and takes up so much time when socializing is better, as it can bring back so many memories.