During the development of adolescents, reproductive and cognitive changes and physical endurance are some things that will differentiate one from a younger child (BEE BOYD 275). Two major growth spurts will occur in adolescence. Between 13 and 15 the cerebral cortex becomes thicker, and the neuronal pathways become more efficient, allowing for more energy to be produced (BEE BOYD 275). The frontal lobes in the cerebral cortex is the main focus during the second growth spurt, which controls logic and planning (BEE BOYD 276). Adolescents will grow 3 to 6 inches a year for several years; girls will reach most of their height by 16 and boys continue to grow until 20 years old (BEE BOYD 276)
I observed a 15 year old named Bailey. She is in the tenth …show more content…
Hormones are not the only contribution to sexual behavior, psychological and social components play a role as well (BEE BOYD 281). Children that live in poor neighborhoods and are not supervised by adults are more likely to begin sexual activity early (BEE BOYD 281). With high percentages of young teens having sex, contraception use is very important. Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy can occur with unprotected sex. Sex education is a concern for some parents, others embrace it. Adults against this education believe it will add sexual interest to teens who are not currently sexually involved. Programs that both encourage abstinence and provide basic information about reproduction and contraception appear to influence teens to delay sexual intercourse and to use contraception when they become sexually active (BEE BOYD …show more content…
They may be required by family to earn money for gas, clothes, and curricular activities. More disagreements or conflicts may arise with the parent-child relationship during this stage. Teenagers have two contradictory tasks in their relationships with their parents: to establish autonomy from them and to maintain a sense of relatedness with them (BEE BOYD 323). Friendships become more important to teens, with technology, teens are able to communicate at all hours of the day and night with each other. Friendships can be a positive influence or negative influence on adolescences. Typically, adolecense choose to associate with a group that shares their value, attitides, behavior, and identity status. When these values drive individuals towards adaptive development outcomes, peers become an important source of reinforcement (BEE BOYD
I observed a 15 year old named Bailey. She is in the tenth …show more content…
Hormones are not the only contribution to sexual behavior, psychological and social components play a role as well (BEE BOYD 281). Children that live in poor neighborhoods and are not supervised by adults are more likely to begin sexual activity early (BEE BOYD 281). With high percentages of young teens having sex, contraception use is very important. Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy can occur with unprotected sex. Sex education is a concern for some parents, others embrace it. Adults against this education believe it will add sexual interest to teens who are not currently sexually involved. Programs that both encourage abstinence and provide basic information about reproduction and contraception appear to influence teens to delay sexual intercourse and to use contraception when they become sexually active (BEE BOYD …show more content…
They may be required by family to earn money for gas, clothes, and curricular activities. More disagreements or conflicts may arise with the parent-child relationship during this stage. Teenagers have two contradictory tasks in their relationships with their parents: to establish autonomy from them and to maintain a sense of relatedness with them (BEE BOYD 323). Friendships become more important to teens, with technology, teens are able to communicate at all hours of the day and night with each other. Friendships can be a positive influence or negative influence on adolescences. Typically, adolecense choose to associate with a group that shares their value, attitides, behavior, and identity status. When these values drive individuals towards adaptive development outcomes, peers become an important source of reinforcement (BEE BOYD