As a human being, it is hard to come out of an established comfort zone and live in a different perspective. Especially if that perspective is one a differing opinions, to put it lightly. But as a growing, living person it is near vital that this happens. Without new perspectives and opinions, people would stay the same, never better themselves, and not experience life to the fullest. That’s why coming-of-age is so significant. At that time, people see the most new things, and grow the most as a person. Coming-of-age involves recognizing different perspectives.
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Jem is an example of a character whose coming-of-age process involving gaining a different perspective. And this new perspective came in a way …show more content…
By gaining new perspectives more opportunities open up because a person can see from another person’s point of view. By doing this they can connect with them better and get more things from the person, whether it be emotional, mental, or physical things. The average fifteen year old is not going to recognize that, though. So, the brain had designed another way for the teens to be rewarded; A “brain drug” called oxytocin:”A teen brain is similarly attuned to oxytocin, another neural hormone, which (among other things) makes social connections particularly more rewarding” (Dobbs). The hormone the brain release when teens make these connections is like candy to the brain, making them feel good. So, the more connections made, the more of the good stuff they get. Social connections from different people are so important for the future of the youth that gaining a new one literally gives the brain stimulation. Gaining new perspectives is, in a way, good for them. With this is mind, it is easy to see why teens do not want to be around their family as much. The article “Beautiful Brains” states “teens offer teens far more novelty than family old family does…” (Dobbs). Teens get more stimulation and perspectives from other people, especially other teens, which leads to more knowledge and success, which leads to …show more content…
One of my new perspectives has come about recently. It was the last day of testing and my english class had been extended to three hours. With such a long period, my teachers decided it be a good idea to walk around the school and then play a game. The game’s name I am now unsure of, but its rules were simple. Mrs. Lakly, one of the teachers, picked a topic and everyone gave their opinion on it. By the end of the game the topics were dwindling in interest so she decided to spice it up wit a controversial topic. A lot of kids rolled their eyes and groaned when she said gun control. On that topic there seemed to be a stereotype of two extremes; those who loved guns and those who wanted to take them away. I believe that people who didn’t believe in strong gun control had an extreme love affair with guns, and that had never been challenged before. Usually when I watched t.v and heard someone say gun rights it seemed to be a southern man with a thick accent giving questionable facts about how the government wanted to take away everyone’s guns. So, seeing that, I never really took anyone seriously who had a passion for guns. But when a tall boy named Ben started to speak, I wasn’t to attune to just shut off. When he spoke, he spoke like an intelligent person who had the facts and knew what they were talking about. He understood both sides of the argument and addressed it as so. The best part was,
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Jem is an example of a character whose coming-of-age process involving gaining a different perspective. And this new perspective came in a way …show more content…
By gaining new perspectives more opportunities open up because a person can see from another person’s point of view. By doing this they can connect with them better and get more things from the person, whether it be emotional, mental, or physical things. The average fifteen year old is not going to recognize that, though. So, the brain had designed another way for the teens to be rewarded; A “brain drug” called oxytocin:”A teen brain is similarly attuned to oxytocin, another neural hormone, which (among other things) makes social connections particularly more rewarding” (Dobbs). The hormone the brain release when teens make these connections is like candy to the brain, making them feel good. So, the more connections made, the more of the good stuff they get. Social connections from different people are so important for the future of the youth that gaining a new one literally gives the brain stimulation. Gaining new perspectives is, in a way, good for them. With this is mind, it is easy to see why teens do not want to be around their family as much. The article “Beautiful Brains” states “teens offer teens far more novelty than family old family does…” (Dobbs). Teens get more stimulation and perspectives from other people, especially other teens, which leads to more knowledge and success, which leads to …show more content…
One of my new perspectives has come about recently. It was the last day of testing and my english class had been extended to three hours. With such a long period, my teachers decided it be a good idea to walk around the school and then play a game. The game’s name I am now unsure of, but its rules were simple. Mrs. Lakly, one of the teachers, picked a topic and everyone gave their opinion on it. By the end of the game the topics were dwindling in interest so she decided to spice it up wit a controversial topic. A lot of kids rolled their eyes and groaned when she said gun control. On that topic there seemed to be a stereotype of two extremes; those who loved guns and those who wanted to take them away. I believe that people who didn’t believe in strong gun control had an extreme love affair with guns, and that had never been challenged before. Usually when I watched t.v and heard someone say gun rights it seemed to be a southern man with a thick accent giving questionable facts about how the government wanted to take away everyone’s guns. So, seeing that, I never really took anyone seriously who had a passion for guns. But when a tall boy named Ben started to speak, I wasn’t to attune to just shut off. When he spoke, he spoke like an intelligent person who had the facts and knew what they were talking about. He understood both sides of the argument and addressed it as so. The best part was,