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