Identity Vs. Role Confusion

As the human race has evolved, they have grown and developed in very positive ways, and have created a plethora of technology. From the creation of the wheel, to the first man on the moon, mankind have achieved great accomplishments; however, with these feats, comes a loss. The more the human race has increased the sophistication of the technology in production and use, the more they become disconnected with themselves. This has become increasingly apparent with the current generation, as the consistent use of social media has caused a shift in the social paradigm. Before social media became a basic necessity for youth, children found enjoyment in playing outside and with a surplus of sports, but most importantly, they found enjoyment within …show more content…
Role Confusion. This stage begins in adolescents, ages 12-18, and is generally the period in which children begin to change physically and mentally. The most noticeable change from outer perspective is puberty; as the body begins to develop, adolescents begin to develop the physical traits of adults, for example hair, muscles, and increased height. Most people also begin to change emotionally as well, with the common stereotype of teenagers being more rebellious and irascible than previous years of their lives. These are all very common things that most people go through, and even though many people don’t realize it, Self Identity Vs Role Confusion is just as common. Many adults recognize this stage as common, but children seem not to realize the frequent occurrence of this stage in youth. In fact, a majority of children in this generation fail to even recognize that this stage even exists. In many situations, a lack of knowledge could possibly cause problems, but for previous generations, this process went smoothly for most people. The problem that has developed is the concept of self-identity is only for “hippies”, and so even if an adolescent recognizes that they are going through this stage, many people will deny its continuation, ironically because they worry about their social status and fear a change in their role in society. Trying to change this mindset has proved to be difficult, and with social media continuing to grow, the prospect of a shift in social paradigm is diminishing. Luckily, giving information on the actual process is one way in which the idea of change can be entertained. Identity Vs. Role Confusion is not a linear process, but there are definitely a few major points in the