1. 18.1 Changes During Adolescence Adolescence is marked by the onset of puberty, and the second fastest period of growth.

2. Physical changes include primary and secondary sex characteristics. Primary is characterized by the production of the reproductive cells.

3. Secondary is characterized by the changes found in figure 18.1

4. Mental and Emotional changes include the increase in memory and cognition. Although the brain is 95% formed by the age of 6 it’s ability to think and reason continue to advance.

5. Social changes include cultural diversity and challenges to what you believe in.

6. The Developmental Tasks of Adolescence Showing mental/emotional independence Establishing a personal value system

7. Beginning to imagine a career choice. Controlling impulses to engage in risky behavior.

8. 18.2 Adulthood, Marriage, Parenthood Becoming an adult is being both physical and emotionally mature.

9. The three final stages of life include young adulthood 19-40 middle adulthood 40-65 late adulthood 65 What are the goals of each stage???

10. MARRIAGE A commitment that is made supporting each other through good and bad times. What makes a marriage successful?

11. What can cause a conflict in a marriage?

12. Teen Marriage IndianaIndiana: A certified copy of your birth certificate is required. If you are 17 years old you must apply for the license with both parents (or the person with legal custody). They will need to sign the consent portion of the application. If you are 16 or 15 years old, you must petition the Circuit Court via a "Permission to Marry" form. The cost for filing this petition is $120.00 even if the Judge refuses to allow the couple to marry.

13. Parenthood Starting families can happen naturally or by adoption. Parenting is …

14. Guidance Promoting values Setting limits (hoping they become self- directed) Giving unconditional love

15. What are the problems of teen parenting? Finances Career is on hold High stress Social life goes down