1. Obj. 1.01 Outline factors & strategies that promote personal development
Teen Living Notes

2. Adolescence – the period of life when you prepare to be an adult.
You develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially (and morally)
Self –concept: how you define what you are
Self-esteem: how you feel about your self
Potential – capability of becoming more than you are right now.

3. Calling the owner of a blank check that is found while cleaning tables shows good character on the job.
Noticing that the new student was eating lunch alone, Carla asked if she could join her; she demonstrates a caring attitude
Shea ignored Dee’s mispronunciation of a word in front of her friends; this shows respect for others
To demonstrate trustworthiness, Diane dry-cleaned the blouse she borrowed before returning it to Kim

4. If Tiffany wants to prioritize her to –do list, she should rank the items by importance
Ron rewrote & organized his classroom notes each night; he is improving classroom notes for his/benefit
Sally listens to her tape recorded notes as she takes a bath; she is dovetailing her tasks (combine activities)
Nell is planning the things she wants to accomplish next month; A calendar is a management tool that will be most efficient for her to use

5. Helping a child choose the sport event in which they might best succeed in would help in developing a high self-esteem.
Hormones causes physical changes in a teen’s body as he/she grows from adolescence to young adulthood
Bryan knows that his personality is influenced by his neighborhood, the school he attends, and by friends; he is influenced by “environment”
Rex talks to the school counselor about a situation at home that is disturbing him; he is demonstrating a mental quality of health

6. Dovetailing: overlapping activities in order to save time
Charles found a ring in the hallway & turned it into the office; he was exhibiting the character trait of responsibility.
A weekly calendar is a good time management tool for a student to use so that they can become more organized & have better study skills
Dovetailing: overlapping activities in order to save time
Social change is characterized by teens wanting to spend time with friends rather than their family

7. An important part of keeping mentally healthy is expressing emotions in positive ways.
An important aspect of character is helping a person choose right from wrong. When you have done wrong, to act responsible calmly accept your punishment and admit your actions.
Eye color, hair color, & nose shape are hereditary traits
Procrastinate – to put things off for later
A “to-do” list of homework assignments can help a student decide homework priorities

8. Teenage friends are known as “peers” (people your own age).
A person can improve self-esteem by accepting themselves as they are
Character development begins in early childhood
When trying to study for an exam or test, minimize distracting noises
Learning & study skills can be improved by organizing classroom notes. One who ask questions during note taking or lectures to the teacher to prepare for a test in their class would be showing great interest in preparing themselves for the test.
A positive way to deal with stress is to exercise

9. Empathy – understanding one’s need
Empathy – understanding one’s need. A good way to relate to someone who is in need is to experience yourself.
Conscience – feeling a nagging or tugging within yourself, especially when you have done wrong.
Completing assignments or chores all on your own without being reminded or told is showing great responsibility.
Overcommitted – trying to do to much and having no time to complete the jobs that are most important. This can be a troublemaker of time management. Learn to say no at times when you have already committed yourself to other projects.

10. Use a date book to record homework in order to not forget them.
Weekly calendar – is a good time management tool for a student to become more organized and have better skills.
Choosing right from wrong is an important aspect in developing good character.