The document discusses the importance of self-evaluation in the context of adolescent development, emphasizing the need for an objective view of personal growth compared to peers. It outlines key developmental tasks and skills essential for Filipino teenagers to transition into responsible young adults, including developing occupational skills, financial management, self-reliance, and social awareness. The document highlights the significance of individual identity and personal responsibility, as well as the importance of embracing a healthy lifestyle and spirituality.

1. EVALUATING
ONE’S DEVELOPMENT
WITH OTHERS

2. As one learns the
different developmental
tasks and in subsequent
conversations with
classmates and peers, one
can better see to what
extent he has developed
himself vis-a-vis other
people of his age group.

3. Being a highly personal
matter, evaluating how far
one has grown from the
given psychosocial tasks,
require an ability to take a
more objective and
realistic view of oneself.

4. It is natural that one
prefers to see himself in a
positive light.

5. But while one may have
laudable characteristics in
attaining the tasks of
adolescence, such as being
highly intelligent and being
in the honor roll, it is also
true that any teenager
would find it difficult to
perform the necessary
tasks expected of
adolescents.

6. For instance, though one is highly esteemed in academic
and relationship roles, he may not be the most popular or
beloved student in campus for being overly aggressive in
pushing his personal agenda.

7. Or a shy but kind and helpful student who thinks that no
girl would like to be his date to the prom, can be so
surprised to find out that many female classmates actually
wish to be his date.

8. Corpuz, et al. (2010) and Santos (2016) identified numerous
developmental tasks and skills that should help Filipino teens become
responsible adolescents, maturing towards meaningful and productive
lives in young adulthood.

10. 1.
Developing Occupational Skills
Targeted to help develop responsibility in preparation for
future employment

11. 2.
Developing Self-reliance
To identify one’s own skills and knowledge, capabilities,
and resources to engage in meaningful activities without
relying too much on others.

12. 3.
Learning to manage finances
Which involves being able to discern the difference
between “wants” and “needs,” and learn self-control when
handling finances.

13. 4.
Understanding Social Responsibility
Which involves being able to see beyond oneself, taking
the greater community into consideration, and seeing
one’s role in the community as an agent of change.

14. 5.
Acquiring a mature work orientation
Which entails having pride in what one does, and raising
standards of excellence in one’s quality of work.

15. 6.
Accepting personal responsibility
Which involves knowing the consequences of one’s
actions, being responsible for one’s own decisions without
putting blame on others.

16. 7.
Instilling a positive attitude towards work
By seeing work as a way toward self improvement and as
an expression of love for others and himself.

17. 8.
Being courageous in standing up and being different from friends
Not losing one’s own identity to one’s group of friends, learning to say
“no” to peer pressure especially when he knows that it is bad for a
person or when it goes against his values or beliefs.

18. 9.
Developing self-esteem
Which involves learning to understand, accept and
appreciate oneself as a unique person without comparing
himself to others.

19. 10.
Being true to oneself and avoiding the tendency to please others
Which means not having to conform to others, being true to oneself,
and asserting his individuality and uniqueness; true friends will accept a
person for who they are.

20. 11.
Learning how media and advertising try to influence one’s thinking and
feelings
Which involves understanding that news is reported for a reason (to
serve the purpose of someone or some organization), and that advertising
uses one’s fears or desires to sell products.

21. 12.
Becoming aware, critical, and involved with social issues
By asking questions and speaking up about social issues that one is
concerned with; letting leaders know how one thinks and feels about
society, and even suggesting solutions to help improve lives.

22. 13.
Embracing a healthy lifestyle
By being aware of one’s health, thinking about the food and drinks he
takes, engaging in sports and other physical activities, and allowing
oneself to rest and relax.

23. 14.
Developing one’s spirituality
By by finding what gives meaning to one’s life and
experiences.