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Adolescence

Adolescence. What is Adolescence?. A transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence. Puberty Through The Ages. Does the formula for classic sexual education videos remain successful today ?

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Adolescence

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  1. Adolescence

  2. What is Adolescence? A transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence.

  3. Puberty Through The Ages Does the formula for classic sexual education videos remain successful today? Or, is there any strategy filmmakers should take to reach its adolescent audience?

  4. Adolescence in the 1800’s • In rural America transition from childhood to adult life would have happened more quickly. • Formal education ended at 8th grade • Young couples married, began farming and started a family before they turned 20

  5. Adolescence Today in 2011 • Begins with sexual maturation, which Is happening 2 years earlier then it did 100 years ago. • More students extend their formal education to college and beyond. • Young Americans are also waiting longer to get married. • Teens may also remain partially dependent on their parents for financial support well into their twenties.

  6. For most teens, the experience of adolescence is an exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities of adult life without all the responsibilities.

  7. Coming-of- age rituals A rite of passage is a ritual event that marks a person's progress from one status to another. Religious or secular, symbolic or social, these rituals in and of themselves don't grant adulthood and responsibility of course, but they indicate its onset.

  8. Cultural rites of passage • In many Hispanic cultures, a girl celebrates her 15th birthday with a quinceanera, where she wears a white dress and may receive a last doll to symbolize the end of childhood. • The tradition of a debutante being introduced to society dates to 18th-century Britain, when aristocratic young ladies were formally presented at the royal court in the hopes they would find a husband from their own class.

  9. What are some other rites of passage can you think of???

  10. Blog Topic • Do you think rites of passage help form a sense of identity? Why or why not? • Please answer with 3-4 complete sentences.

  11. Social Development in Adolescence • Your Friendships and romances • Decisions about conformity and non-conformity • Concerns about popularity • Separation from family What experiences relate to social development?

  12. Peer Pressure Peer pressure refers to demands for conformity to group norms and a demonstration of commitment and loyalty to group members. What are some lessons learned from high school peer relations that can continue to be meaningful throughout life?

  13. Identity vs. Role Confusion • Teen years into early 20’s • Teenagers work at refining a sense of self by testing roles • What are my priorities? Why did I act that way? • Integrate these roles to form a single identity • OR teenagers become confused about who they are.

  14. So Who are You???

  15. Mrs. M is… • A wife • A mother • A daughter • An older sister • An aunt • A friend • Independent • A sometimes reader • A singer • A fan Days of Our Lives • A younger sister • A romantic movie fan • An “indoor” enthusiast • Untrusting • Happy • LOUD • A middle child • Open-minded • Optimistic • A Canadian • A small town/country girl • A fan of medicine • Strong • Passionate • A voter • Self-driven • An authoritative parent • A music fan • A Teacher • Opinionated • From Alberta • Strong-willed • A dog lover (well my dog anyways)

  16. Blog Topic • Describe a time when you rebelled against authority. What feelings did you have when this happened? What were the consequences of your actions?

  17. The Search for identity during adolescence has several characteristics

  18. Rebellion • Testing limits parents set • Fashion styles • Hair styles • The drive for independence becomes unhealthy when rebelling against society’s standards take the form of a criminal or self-destructive act.

  19. “Self-ishness” • Relationships during adolescence tend to be self-ish • Teens learn about their unique self as they move through relationship • Friends are genuine and important, but tend to be temporary

  20. Optimism and energy • Teens see the world with fresh perspective. • Have trouble understanding why some children go to bed hungry and why some adults tolerate injustice. • Many adolescents are willing to tackle serious issues • Human rights • Environmental concerns • Political campaigns This helps teens develop a strong sense of self

  21. As you develop your sense of self or identity, you may experiment with a variety of different looks…Is this look “cool” to you?

  22. Cool vs. uncool in 1974 Cool • Bell bottoms • “hot” pants • Elton John • 1969 mustangs • Ford trucks • Long hair • Your own home phone • 8-tracks • Carole King • Cruising main street • The Muppets • Sideburns • Wide belts • M.A.S.H • Bob Newhart • Streakers • Smiley Face  Uncool • High gas prices • Watergate • Nixon • Vietnam • Curly hair • Short hair • Elvis • Converse or any kind of tennis shoe • White socks • Straight leg pants

  23. Cool vs. uncool in 1998 Cool • Honda’s • Converse • Flip flops • Boy’s 2 Men • Pagers • Dial up internet • The song “strawberry wine” • Tool Time • Cost of gas • Straight hair • Short shorts • “Friends” • Levis Jeans • Zuma beach • Old VW bugs • Something about Mary • Skateboards Uncool • Parents • Curley hair • Guys with long hair • Monica Lewinsky scandal • 90210 • NKOTB • Anything pink • Homework • My younger brother • Mean people • Bell bottom pants • Reebok shoes • bikes

  24. Cool VS Uncool 2012?? COOL UNCOOL

  25. Blog • Is it right or wrong to exceed the speed limit? • Please write 3-4 sentences to explain your answer.

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