A presentation on Bullying. The victim. The bully . Types of bullying. How to help the victim. Are you a bully? Discussion questions and a writing exercise. Vocabulary section .
A presentation on Bullying. The victim. The bully . Types of bullying. How to help the victim. Are you a bully? Discussion questions and a writing exercise. Vocabulary section .
These slides help parents learn what adolescents and teens need to know about sex and how to start the conversations. Based on my eManual, Sexuality Talking Points.
the presentation focuses on the issues faced by the community as well as the international treaties and local policies that protect their rights as humans and individuals. Moreover, in this presentation, it reminds the SOCIAL WORKERS; their roles in this particular sector
A case study about Teenage pregnancy which is a widespread problem all over the world. Teen pregnancy and childbearing bring substantial social and economic costs through immediate and long-term impacts on teen parents and their children.
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These slides help parents learn what adolescents and teens need to know about sex and how to start the conversations. Based on my eManual, Sexuality Talking Points.
the presentation focuses on the issues faced by the community as well as the international treaties and local policies that protect their rights as humans and individuals. Moreover, in this presentation, it reminds the SOCIAL WORKERS; their roles in this particular sector
A case study about Teenage pregnancy which is a widespread problem all over the world. Teen pregnancy and childbearing bring substantial social and economic costs through immediate and long-term impacts on teen parents and their children.
UTS: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF : The self in sociological perspectiveJehnMarieSimon1
2nd lesson in understanding the self
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When you’re a parent, you may not give much thought to teen mental health conditions or mental distress. You might attribute potential red flags in behavior to typical teen growing pains. As parents, it is essential to realize that some things might be real warning signs of mental health issues in teens.
By understanding more about the risks for teens regarding their mental health and the impact of social media, you’re better positioned to know what to watch for; you’re also more likely to be able to help your teen who is struggling.
1 Understanding Human DevelopmentApproaches and TheoriesAbbyWhyte974
1 Understanding Human Development:
Approaches and Theories
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Learning Objectives
1.1 Outline five principles of the lifespan developmental perspective.
1.2 Discuss three theoretical controversies about human development.
1.3 Summarize five theoretical perspectives on human development.
1.4 Describe the methods used in studying human development,
including types of data and designs.
1.5 Discuss the responsibility of researchers to their participants and
how they may protect them.
Digital Resources
Resilience: It Takes a Village
Poverty and Brain Development
Second Couplehood in Late Adulthood
Nature and Nurture
Educational Aspirations
Sociocultural Influences on Development: Desegregation
Children of Katrina: Longitudinal Research
Childhood Exposure to Lead
Voluntary Participation in HIV Research
Master these learning objectives with multimedia resources available at
edge.sagepub.com/kuthertopical and Lives in Context video cases
available in the interactive eBook.
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Think back over your lifetime. How have you grown and changed through
the years? Do your parents describe you as a happy baby? Were you
fussy? Do you remember your first day of kindergarten? What are some of
your most vivid childhood memories? Did you begin puberty early, late, or
was your development similar to others your age? Were your adolescent
years a stressful time? What types of changes do you expect to undergo in
your adult years? Where will you live? Will you have a spouse? Will you
have children? What career will you choose? How might these life choices
and circumstances influence how you age and your perspective in older
adulthood? Will your personality remain the same or change over time? In
short, how will you change over the course of your lifespan?
What is Lifespan Human Development?
This is a book about lifespan human development—the ways in which
people grow, change, and stay the same throughout their lives, from
conception to death. When people use the term development, they often
mean the transformation from infant to adult. However, development does
not end with adulthood. We continue to change in predictable ways
throughout our lifetime, even into old age. Developmental scientists study
human development. They seek to understand lifetime patterns of change.
lifespan human development An approach to studying human
development that examines ways in which individuals grow,
change, and stay the same throughout their lives, from conception
to death.
Table 1.1 illustrates the many phases of life that we progress through from
conception to death. Each phase of life may have a different label and set
of developmental tasks, but all have value. The changes that we undergo
during infancy influence how we experience later changes, such as those
during adolescence and beyond. This is true for all ages in life. Each phase
of life is important and accompanied by its own demands and
opportunities.
Change is the most obv ...
1 Understanding Human Development:
Approaches and Theories
29
markferguson2/Alamy
Learning Objectives
1.1 Outline five principles of the lifespan developmental perspective.
1.2 Discuss three theoretical controversies about human development.
1.3 Summarize five theoretical perspectives on human development.
1.4 Describe the methods used in studying human development,
including types of data and designs.
1.5 Discuss the responsibility of researchers to their participants and
how they may protect them.
Digital Resources
Resilience: It Takes a Village
Poverty and Brain Development
Second Couplehood in Late Adulthood
Nature and Nurture
Educational Aspirations
Sociocultural Influences on Development: Desegregation
Children of Katrina: Longitudinal Research
Childhood Exposure to Lead
Voluntary Participation in HIV Research
Master these learning objectives with multimedia resources available at
edge.sagepub.com/kuthertopical and Lives in Context video cases
available in the interactive eBook.
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Think back over your lifetime. How have you grown and changed through
the years? Do your parents describe you as a happy baby? Were you
fussy? Do you remember your first day of kindergarten? What are some of
your most vivid childhood memories? Did you begin puberty early, late, or
was your development similar to others your age? Were your adolescent
years a stressful time? What types of changes do you expect to undergo in
your adult years? Where will you live? Will you have a spouse? Will you
have children? What career will you choose? How might these life choices
and circumstances influence how you age and your perspective in older
adulthood? Will your personality remain the same or change over time? In
short, how will you change over the course of your lifespan?
What is Lifespan Human Development?
This is a book about lifespan human development—the ways in which
people grow, change, and stay the same throughout their lives, from
conception to death. When people use the term development, they often
mean the transformation from infant to adult. However, development does
not end with adulthood. We continue to change in predictable ways
throughout our lifetime, even into old age. Developmental scientists study
human development. They seek to understand lifetime patterns of change.
lifespan human development An approach to studying human
development that examines ways in which individuals grow,
change, and stay the same throughout their lives, from conception
to death.
Table 1.1 illustrates the many phases of life that we progress through from
conception to death. Each phase of life may have a different label and set
of developmental tasks, but all have value. The changes that we undergo
during infancy influence how we experience later changes, such as those
during adolescence and beyond. This is true for all ages in life. Each phase
of life is important and accompanied by its own demands and
opportunities.
Change is the most obv ...
Guidance and Counselling lessons on Social and Emotional problemskiranjustinejoseph
Social and Emotional problems of adolescence is an issue of international concern. the degree and types of problems may vary from nations to nations considering various factors of that country. but in general, developing minds go through a similar process and we can find the similarity of problems across the nations.
1 S o c i a l i z a t i o n SOCIALIZATION Learning .docxcroftsshanon
1 | S o c i a l i z a t i o n
SOCIALIZATION
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this chapter you will be able to do the following.
Define socialization.
Compare nature and nurture as socialization influences.
Identify agents and agencies of socialization.
Evaluate the study of cases of feral children in terms of their importance to our
knowledge of socialization.
Recall and define the steps in determining a self-concept.
Evaluate Dramaturgy for its application to every day life.
WHAT IS SOCIALIZATION?
Socialization is the process by which people learn characteristics of their group’s norms,
values, attitudes, and behaviors. Through socialization we learn the culture of the society
into which we have been born. In the course of this process, a personality develops. A
personality is comprised of patterns of behavior and ways of thinking and feeling that are
distinctive for each individual.
Babies are not born with the social or
emotional tools needed to contribute to
society as properly functioning social actors.
They have to learn all the nuances of proper
behavior, how to meet expectations for what
is expected of them, and everything else
needed to become members of society. As
newborns interact with family and friends
they learn the expectations of their society
(family, community, state, and nation).
From the first moments of life, children begin a process of socialization wherein parents,
family, and friends establish an infant’s social construction of reality, or what people
define as real because of their background assumptions and life experiences with others. An
average U.S. child’s social construction of reality includes knowledge that he or she belongs,
and can depend on others to meet his or her needs. It also includes the privileges and
obligations that accompany membership in his or her family and community. In a typical
set of social circumstances, children grow up through a predictable set of life stages:
infancy, preschool, K-12 school years, young adulthood, adulthood, middle adulthood, and
finally later-life adulthood. Most will leave home as young adults, find a spouse or life
partner in their mid-to late 20s and work in a job for pay.
2 | S o c i a l i z a t i o n
THREE LEVELS OF SOCIALIZATION
When discussing the average U.S. child, most agree that the most imperative socialization
takes place early in life and in identifiable levels. Primary socialization typically begins at
birth and moves forward until the beginning of the school years. Primary socialization
includes all the ways the newborn is molded into a social being capable of interacting in and
meeting the expectations of society. Most primary socialization is facilitated by the family,
friends, day care, and to a certain degree various forms of media. Children watch about
three hours of TV per day (by the time the average child attends kindergarten she has
watched about 5,000 hours of TV.
1 S o c i a l i z a t i o n SOCIALIZATION Learning .docxjeremylockett77
1 | S o c i a l i z a t i o n
SOCIALIZATION
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this chapter you will be able to do the following.
Define socialization.
Compare nature and nurture as socialization influences.
Identify agents and agencies of socialization.
Evaluate the study of cases of feral children in terms of their importance to our
knowledge of socialization.
Recall and define the steps in determining a self-concept.
Evaluate Dramaturgy for its application to every day life.
WHAT IS SOCIALIZATION?
Socialization is the process by which people learn characteristics of their group’s norms,
values, attitudes, and behaviors. Through socialization we learn the culture of the society
into which we have been born. In the course of this process, a personality develops. A
personality is comprised of patterns of behavior and ways of thinking and feeling that are
distinctive for each individual.
Babies are not born with the social or
emotional tools needed to contribute to
society as properly functioning social actors.
They have to learn all the nuances of proper
behavior, how to meet expectations for what
is expected of them, and everything else
needed to become members of society. As
newborns interact with family and friends
they learn the expectations of their society
(family, community, state, and nation).
From the first moments of life, children begin a process of socialization wherein parents,
family, and friends establish an infant’s social construction of reality, or what people
define as real because of their background assumptions and life experiences with others. An
average U.S. child’s social construction of reality includes knowledge that he or she belongs,
and can depend on others to meet his or her needs. It also includes the privileges and
obligations that accompany membership in his or her family and community. In a typical
set of social circumstances, children grow up through a predictable set of life stages:
infancy, preschool, K-12 school years, young adulthood, adulthood, middle adulthood, and
finally later-life adulthood. Most will leave home as young adults, find a spouse or life
partner in their mid-to late 20s and work in a job for pay.
2 | S o c i a l i z a t i o n
THREE LEVELS OF SOCIALIZATION
When discussing the average U.S. child, most agree that the most imperative socialization
takes place early in life and in identifiable levels. Primary socialization typically begins at
birth and moves forward until the beginning of the school years. Primary socialization
includes all the ways the newborn is molded into a social being capable of interacting in and
meeting the expectations of society. Most primary socialization is facilitated by the family,
friends, day care, and to a certain degree various forms of media. Children watch about
three hours of TV per day (by the time the average child attends kindergarten she has
watched about 5,000 hours of TV ...
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
1. Lesson 1: Behavioral Traits of a Teenager Educ 20: Home Economics & Livelihood
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What is a teenager?
A teenager, or teen, is a young person whose age falls within the range from thirteen through
nineteen (13–19). They are called teenagers because their age number ends in "teen". Someone aged 18
or 19 is also considered a young adult. Usage by ordinary people varies, and also varies in different
societies. Most societies traditionally had a formal ceremony to mark the change from childhood to
adulthood. During puberty, rapid mental and physical development occurs. Adolescence is the name for
this transition period from childhood to adulthood.
Changes of being an adolescent/teenager:
As you grow into adulthood, you pass through a period called adolescence. It is the period
between ages 12 and 19 in the average child. During adolescences, there are many changes in the body
structure. The voice of a boy changes to a deeper masculine tone because of the development of the
vocal cords and throat muscles. Hair begins to grow also on the face and other parts of the body. A girl’
legs on the other hand, develop more curves, the hips widen and the bust becomes firmer. Maturity
usually starts about two years earlier in girls than boys. As you develop physically, you also develop
mentally, emotionally and socially.
As you grow up physically, you also gradually increase your mental and emotional stature.
During your childhood days, your interest is only to yourself, your own possessions, your family, and
the people you meet daily. As an adolescent, your interest shift to many things outside yourself and your
immediate surroundings.
Your emotional growth goes hand in hand with your mental growth. To understand why you and
others of your age behave as you do, you must understand some of the behavioral traits of adolescents. It
would be worthwhile to analyze all these traits and try to deal with it positively since they are all part to
the changes in an adolescent’s life.
Characteristics of Teenagers
1. Independent, Emotional and Rebellious - Typical teenage rebellion can last up to six years and
can include defiant behavior and rapidly changing moods. Although not all teenagers become
rebellious, many do become more resistant to authority, often having a major impact on family
dynamics and personal relationships. Teens form their self-concept and sense of identity by
establishing independence from parents, sometimes engaging in emotional verbal conflict with
family or other rebellious behavior.
2. Energetic, Adventurous and Risk-Taking - Sleep patterns may change as teens are often full
of energy and prefer to stay up later. Incomplete frontal lobe development makes it difficult for
most teens to control impulses, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Adventurous or risk-taking behavior is not uncommon. Teens often have a need for excitement
and adventure, which sometimes causes them to overlook the potential dangers involved in risk-taking
activities, such as unprotected sexual activity or drug experimentation.
3. Maturing Physically, Hormonal, Sexually Aware and Social - Teenagers may experience
significant growth spurts between the ages of 13 and 18. Hormonal levels increase, as adolescent
girls begin producing more estrogen. Teen girls fill out physically, begin menstruation, gain
weight and can grow almost 10 inches taller between these ages. Teen boys also experience
hormonal changes and begin producing more testosterone. Physical changes common in
adolescent boys include growth of facial hair and significant weight gain. Teen boys can grow up
to 20 inches taller between these ages. Physical and hormonal changes also bring about an
increased sexual awareness, leading many teens to begin to experiment with their sexuality.
Many teenagers begin to engage in sexual activity early in adolescence, according to a report in
“Pediatrics,” the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some teens might
become involved in a sexual relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend or dedicate much of their
time to socialization. Time with friends sometimes takes priority over schoolwork or time with
family.
4. Intellectual Growth - Teens grow intellectually during adolescence and are able to begin
making life goals. The ability to understand abstract reasoning increases and teens begin to
consider and conceptualize possibilities to hypothetical situations. Some teens might begin to
question their parents’ points of view, and they may enjoy debating ideas. Organizational skills
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tend to improve, as many teens are able to handle multiple responsibilities, including work,
socialization and school, according to The Palo Alto Medical Foundation. However, impulsivity
often wins over intellectual growth, and teens often act before thinking of long-term
consequences.
Here are some of the behavioral traits of adolescents:
1. They are happy at times but become moody for some reason or another. They are sensitive and get
easily upset.
2. Teenagers want to prove their independence. However, they still need the guidance and direction of
their parents.
3. Adolescents tend to be irritable and restless. They do not want being criticized.
4. Teenagers appreciate their parent’s help, but they prefer to do things by themselves.
5. Adolescents are inquisitive. They tend to question directions and regulations.
(As part of the changes in teenagers, they become interested with the opposite sex and start to
develop crushes).
6. Teenagers become aware of the differences in boy-girl relationships. They become interested in the
opposite sex and develop crushes. As teenagers, they develop relationships with the latter.
7. They are mostly ambitious and idealistic. They seem enthusiastic in helping the less fortunate.
8. Adolescents tend to be very independent and permissive which oftentimes cause conflict and age
gaps.
9. Teenagers are self-centered and are concerned much about themselves.
Loneliness in Teenagers
Teenagers naturally face many challenges and pressures on the road to adulthood, and it can be
difficult for parents to tell the difference between typical teen moodiness and loneliness. Try to spend as
much time as possible with your teen, and talk to her about what's going on in her life. Being an
involved parent will help you determine how she's really feeling.
Causes - According to the Women's and Children's Health Network, there are many possible causes of
teen loneliness. For example, If a teen is being bullied or teased, he may feel lonely. Losing a friend or
loved one can also cause lonely feelings, as can moving to a new school. If you have recently divorced
or separated from your teen's other parent, this can trigger feelings of loneliness or isolation. Teens who
are coping with a serious illness that causes them to miss school or their favorite activities can also feel
lonely.
Signs - Teens that are lonely may seem shy and unsure of themselves. A lonely teen may seem generally
sad and withdrawn, or she may not seem to know how to handle herself in social situations. Anxiety can
also be a sign of loneliness. A lonely teen may seem uninterested in things her peers like, and she may
even avoid others, according to Janis R. Bullock, an early childhood education professor at Montana
State University, in an article on the Gulf Bend Center's website.
Consequences
Lonely teens may become lonely adults. They may have trouble making friends and feel sad, alienated
and bored, Bullock says. If a teen is lonely, she may not learn from the peer relationships and
interactions that she needs to form healthy relationships in the future.
How to Help - Encourage your teen to talk about his feelings, and make sure he knows you won't judge
him. If he's interested in anything, encourage him to join a sport, club or group to meet peers with
similar interests. Work with him to improve his social skills -- shyness or anxiety might be holding him
back and contributing to his loneliness.
Professional Help - If your teen seems depressed as well as lonely, consider getting her professional
help. Talking to her doctor about her feelings can help, as can speaking with a school counselor or even
a professional therapist. Another option is a support group -- through a group, she can talk to other teens
going through similar situations. If you’re local hospital or community center doesn't offer support
groups, check out support groups online. Just remind your teen to use caution if she seeks support
online. For instance, she should never give out her personal information on the Internet.
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How Culture Differences Affect Teenagers
Changing bodies, hormones and their emerging identities as young adults all tremendously affect
teenagers. Consciously or not, their cultural backgrounds also influence them. Embracing elements of a
teen’s cultural background can reinforce positive self-image. Some cultural characteristics might
become hurdles that teens need to overcome in order to finish school or accept authority. Teens might
also consciously adopt norms of new cultures as part of their adolescent identity, for example, deciding
to join a church group or study abroad.
School Behavior - Cultural differences can affect the way teens communicate at school. For example,
students from Latin American and Asian cultures might demonstrate respect for their teacher by
avoiding eye contact, according to Great Schools.org. Native American cultural norms consider eye
contact with the teacher, or volunteering an answer, to be showing off. Teachers who don't pay attention
to cultural differences might make assumptions about a teen’s level of respect or attentiveness in class
based on these behaviors. This could result in teens missing chances for enrichment or advancement
opportunities.
Parenting - Different parenting styles related to cultural background impact teens. For example, Asian
families may emphasize interdependence and family harmony to their teens, according to the Carnegie
Mellon Research Showcase. Caucasian families may draw from a more permissive, less authoritarian
parenting style in comparison. Different parenting styles will impart varying cultural values to teens.
Pride - Ethnic pride, or taking ownership of a teen’s cultural background, can be as important as self-esteem
for a teen’s mental health, according to Northwestern University. Culture and ethnic pride aren’t
synonymous, but a person’s ethnic background can affect his family’s choices and norms. When teens
embrace their family’s ethnic background, this tends to have positive payoffs. Parents can bolster ethnic
pride and embrace family culture by exposing teens to positive images in the media. This provides
positive role models and helps counterbalance any negative images of their culture or ethnic background
that they may have encountered.
Distress - Cultural differences can also influence how teens manifest distress, according to research
published in the journal "The American Psychologist." Some cultures stigmatize accessing mental health
services to address distress, so teens and their families might be more reluctant to seek help. Teens from
some cultures, for example, Latin American cultures, might turn to a faith counselor rather than therapist
or doctor for support. African-American cultures that promote the importance of male “coolness” or
aggression might discourage male teens from expressing distress. In some Asian cultures, losing face or
experiencing dishonor might be cause for suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Stereotypes - Although cultural differences can provide some context in examining a teenager’s
development, it’s important to resist generalizations or stereotypes that prevent parents from assessing
their teen as an individual. Cultural differences shouldn’t offer a blanket explanation for a teen’s
behavior choices or self-identity.
The Effects of Stereotyping Teenagers
For decades teenagers have been labeled jocks, nerds, preps and punks, but stereotyping isn't
usually productive or beneficial to a teen's mental and emotional development. A stereotype is a
judgment about an individual based on real or imagined characteristics of a particular group, according
to the website Facing History and Ourselves. Stereotyping can be done by parents, teachers, coaches and
peers. When a teenager is stereotyped, she might assume she has to measure up to certain standards.
Stereotyping puts a teen in a box, making little room for growth beyond society's limited labels and
often unjustified expectations.
Poor Self-Image - Some stereotypes result in a poor self-image. Teens who are labeled weird, asocial,
awkward, hyperactive or unpopular might suffer from isolation and rejection, feeling like misfits in their
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high schools or neighborhoods. Some might struggle with depression, have trouble fitting in with peer
groups. Even attractive, popular students can suffer from stereotyping when they feel that they can't live
up to their parents' or peers' athletic, academic or social expectations. For example, teenagers are often
stereotyped and labeled according to their physical appearance, so many struggle with a low self-esteem
when they can't meet society's body-image and beauty expectations, according to Cornell University's
Cooperative Extension.
Discrimination - Teen stereotyping often pits one group against another, resulting in discriminatory
behavior. Those of a particular race might get teased or called rude and disrespectful nicknames by those
of another race. For example, a Native American teenager might get called, "Chief," "Tonto" or
"Indian," rather than by his real name, according to Facing History and Ourselves. Discriminatory
behavior can lead to bullying, such as cyber bullying, physical abuse and violence. Discrimination is one
of the most harmful effects of stereotyping because it's usually based on race or gender -- factors that
have nothing to do with a person's values or character traits.
Generalizations - Stereotyping also hurts those who make judgments about teens because it causes
them to ignore differences. People who stereotype classify teens according to generalizations. They
often infer characteristics and abilities on all members of the group that might not be true, according to
Saul McLeod, a college psychology lecturer in the United Kingdom. For example, stereotyping all teens
in the school band as nerds is an unfair characterization. Some band members might struggle with their
school work and get bad grades or have athletic abilities and play competitive team sports -- opposites of
the nerdy stereotype.
Missed Opportunities - Missed opportunities and unmet goals are often the effects of teen stereotyping.
A teen might have the skills and talents to pursue a college degree in art or play collegiate sports but
never follow her dreams because she is stereotyped a loser or a reject. Some teens might forgo certain
career paths because they are labeled "dumb jocks" and never apply to college or pursue educational
opportunities. Stereotyping makes teens resistant to change and unwilling to pursue new opportunities
because they feel they will always be the nerd, slut, dork, loser, punk, prep or jock they have always
been.
Teenagers and the Importance of Friends
During the teenage years, friendships are important for several reasons. Teenagers typically
spend more time with their peers than they do with their parents, siblings or other social contacts.
Therefore, friends influence many aspects of a teenager’s life. Healthy friendships can help teenagers
avoid delinquency, isolation and many of the negative characteristics that are associated with this period
of life.
Acceptance and Confidence - Healthy friendships help teenagers feel accepted and confident and can
pave the way for the development of other positive social ties. Confidence and feeling accepted are
integral characteristics for a teen’s social and emotional development. When a teenager feels as if he is a
part of a group, he is less likely to be negatively affected by bullying and other forms of rejection. Teens
who feel confident and accepted may also be less likely to engage in the bullying of others.
Positive Influence - Friends can be positive influences in the scholastic, social and personal aspects of a
teenager’s life. Because friends often share common goals and/or interests, they can persuade a teen to
make good choices. They can deter delinquency and conflict, encourage success in school and provide
the basis for a larger network of associations that will be helpful later in life. Friendships can also help a
teen get back on track with her goals and/or plans for the future when other, more negative influences
are present.
Trustworthy Confidant - The teenage years are often stressful. Having trustworthy, loyal friends is
important to help teenagers deal with the stress and uncertainty that is a normal part of development. As
noted by adolescent specialist Maria de Guzman, “healthy friendships provide youths with social
support for dealing with some of the challenges of adolescence." Friends can serve as a sounding board
for issues such as relationships, school, work and conflict with parents.
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Healthy Fun and Excitement - Friends are also outlets for fun and excitement. Friendships or peer
groups help teenagers find healthy ways to have fun outside of home, school and work. With unhealthy
peer influences, a teenager may engage in negative behavior. Healthy friendships, on the other hand,
encourage pastimes that do not involve risk of delinquency or harm. An article posted in the University
of Illinois Extension notes that, through companionship, recreation and common goals, friendships
promote fun and excitement.
Top Things Parents Should Be Talking to Teenagers About
When you’re typically placid or easygoing child transitions into the teen years, you may stand shell-shocked
with the abrupt change. Although communication between parents and teenagers may be
challenging, don’t overlook important topics. Daily discussions should be open and honest, keeping the
dialogue engaging to include topics relevant to a teenager’s life.
Personal Issues - Teenagers have lots of things going on, between school, extracurricular activities,
peers, family, homework and chores. While teenagers try to juggle everything, don’t forget that they are
also focusing on personal interests such as hobbies, music and sports. Take an interest in your child’s
life, concerns, interests and issues. Ask questions, be available to provide support and encourage your
child whenever possible. Strive to connect and engage with your child positively every day to maintain a
close relationship.
Health - Keep lines of communication open regarding sexual maturity and activity so you can provide
support and answers if you’re teen needs help. Help your teen seek medical care to stay physically
healthy during the teenage years. Maintaining emotional health involves watching for issues such as
depression, anxiety, eating disorders, aggression or isolation from peers and family. If you see this type
of behavior, get dialogues going to offer support and assistance for your teen. You may need to arrange
professional counseling or treatment.
Safety - Teen safety is a huge topic, encompassing many different subjects. Communicate openly about
your concerns regarding Internet safety, substance abuse, privacy issues, cell phone usage, safe driving
practices, piercings and tattoos, firearms and family rules regarding conduct. Teenagers often encounter
situations frequently where the teen must make a decision regarding conduct or actions. By talking about
various issues and related situations, you can give your teenager the tools necessary to make responsible
decisions, states the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Future - Teenagers may worry or wonder about current events, especially as they impact the
future. Talk about issues and happenings in the world with your teenager. Help your teenager dissect and
understand events. Discuss your teenager’s future plans as well, asking questions, providing support and
giving input as desired. Help your child navigate her course to achieve her goals by providing calm and
reassuring support.
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