Adolescence A transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence.

 Begins with sexual maturation, which Is happening 2 years earlier then it did 100 years ago.  More students extend their formal education to college and beyond.  Young Americans are also waiting longer to get married.  Teens may also remain partially dependent on their parents for financial support well into their twenties. Adolescence Today in 2011

 It is a self-view in which adolescents regard themselves as much more socially significant than they actually are. Adolescent egocentrism can lead to false conclusions.  A). The invincibility fable  B). The personal fable  C). The imaginary audience Adolescent Egocentrism

 young people feel that they will never fall victim, as others do, to dangerous behaviour. The invincibility fable Can you think of a time when you have thought of yourself as invincible?

 Adolescents imagine their own lives as unique, heroic, or even mythical. They perceive themselves as different from others. The personal fable Can you think of a time when you have felt different than anyone else?

 This arises from many adolescents' assumption that other people are as intensely interested in them as they themselves are. This results in acute self- consciousness. They believe that people are paying more attention to them than they actually are. The imaginary audience. Can you think of examples that show that you perceive an imaginary audience?

Adolescent Egocentrism How do the following behaviors relate to adolescent egocentrism? The belief that everyone is a phony except for the individual. The idea that people remember what you have worn throughout the week. The idea that many people are interested in your Facebook page or tweets. The idea that getting cancer from smoking is something that happens to "other" people. The idea that you are constantly being judged and evaluated by your peers.

Adolescent Egocentrism The idea that your beliefs and values are completely unique to you. The idea that you somehow have less of a chance of catching a STD than other people. The idea that others can never truly understand you because they can't see the world through your eyes. The idea that you are the central character, while others are playing the minor roles. The idea that people notice you as you are walking down the street.

 A small group of people with shared interests, who spend time together and exclude others. Cliques

. What cliques exist at North Delta?. What are the negative and positive aspects of cliques? Create a list.. Since cliques exist all over the world, they are though to be necessary to adolescent development. (Think about identity, morality, social development and egocentrism) Cliques

 A ritualized ceremony signifying the transition from adolescence into adulthood  In many Hispanic cultures, a girl celebrates her 15th birthday with a quinceanera, where she wears a white dress and may receive a last doll to symbolize the end of childhood.  The tradition of a debutante being introduced to society dates to 18th-century Britain, when aristocratic young ladies were formally presented at the royal court in the hopes they would find a husband from their own class. Rite of Passage

 What are some other rites of passage can you think of??? Rites of Passage

 The Search for identity during adolescence has several characteristics Identity

The Search for identity during adolescence has several characteristics

Rebellion  Testing limits parents set  Fashion styles  Hair styles  Rebellion is necessary to establish individual identity away from parents.  The drive for independence becomes unhealthy when rebelling against society’s standards take the form of a criminal or self-destructive act.

“Self-ishness”  Relationships during adolescence tend to be selfish  Teens learn about their unique self as they move through relationship  Friends are genuine and important, but tend to be temporary

Optimism and energy  Teens see the world with fresh perspective.  Have trouble understanding why some children go to bed hungry and why some adults tolerate injustice.  Many adolescents are willing to tackle serious issues  Human rights  Environmental concerns  Political campaigns This helps teens develop a strong sense of self

Morality  Is it right or wrong to exceed the speed limit?  When would you consider it ok to break the speed limit by a substantial margin?

 As teenagers develop morally, they should move from Kohlberg’s second to third stage.  This would mean they develop their own ideas on morality, as opposed to following those of the authorities in their life. Morality

9 Issues of Adolescence 1). Achieving new and more mature relations with age mates of both sexes. 2). Achieving a masculine or feminine social role. 3). Accepting one’s physique and using the body effectively. 4). Achieving emotional independence of parents and other adults. 5). Preparing for adult relationships. 6). Acquiring a set of values and an ethical system as a guide to behavior. 7). Desiring and achieving socially responsible behavior. 8). Striving toward economic independence. 9). Deciding on, and preparing for an occupation.