Human Life Cycle
What is Adolescence?
When?
transition period between child and adult
sexual maturation
Characteristics
begins at puberty
inner turmoil
develop social skills
Coming of age ceremony
1. symbolic death and rebirth
2. isolation of the initiate
3. physical changes
4. cleansing
5. tests of endurance, bravery or competence
6. teaching and learning
7. community and sharing of food
Parenthood
main indicators
marital status
"Youth Culture" identifiers
clothing
symbols
language
concerns
behaviours
family status
religious belief or practice
decision factors
social
birth control
post-secondary education among females
economic
great depression
higher cost of living
recession
loss of job
Adolescence Process
Identity Crisis
figure out who they are to establish a sense of identity
Separation-individuation
teenagers gradually pull away from their parents
becoming independent
Socialization
process
children shaped into responsible members of society
media as most significant agent
Gender identity
developed through nurture
overt and covert ways
parental expectations
household chores
Prime time "Sex, language and violence"
Gen Y's view
television programs encourages them
take part in sexual activity too soon
show disrespect for their parents
lie
engage in aggresive behaviour
values
modesty
epic stories
intelligent movies