‘Lepak’

‘Lepak’ means hanging around town or at a shopping complex doing nothing. It is a mere waste of time.

This is a common problem amongst teenagers because teenagers, especially those who are not interested in studying. As they are not interested in studying, and they prefer to waste time gathering at shopping complexes with their friends to chit-chat or window shopping.

We can overcome this problem by making parents aware that it is important for them to keep an eye on their children. Parents should know their children are doing in school and they should also know if their children’s friend.

Teenagers should involve in other useful activities such as outdoor games, badminton, basketball, social work or vocational training.