Overview of Adolescents
Adolescence is the age in which a person transitions from a child into an adult, a group more commonly known as “teens.” Adolescents are susceptible to many hardships, including but not limited to bullying, depression, drugs, and social media. A major new concept is social media. People today are able to be pressured not only in person but through the internet. Another problem addressed in Standards for the Practice of Social Work is the uncertainty adolescents have in their freedoms. “Teenagers live in a state of ambiguity” (2004). Being in this limbo between childhood and adulthood can be a difficult and confusing time. In some cases, adolescents are treated as children and then expected to act as adults. The problems …show more content…
These standards ensure competence and reliable role models for each case. Social workers are expected to have knowledge of adolescent development and the ability to assess their problems. When addressing adolescents, social workers should also have an understanding for family ties and relationships as these can play important roles in a youth’s life. As the standards state, social workers must be knowledgeable in the legal casings involving youths and families as such case may arise when they are called to court to testify. Social workers are also called upon to encourage adolescents in their endeavors and give them the motivation to pursue a life of excellence. Furthermore, social workers become advocates for adolescents-particularly in the courtroom. While working in social work, one is expected to maintain confidentiality with the clients. In a field such as this, each case will be different thus need a different approach; however, by abiding by these standards a basis for a social worker’s job is …show more content…
Foremost, social workers should promote self-worth and high self-esteem. This gives teens a reason to strive for their goals. Also by informing adolescents of positive actions from similar individuals, it can greatly impact the negative stereotype set by society. For instance, giving statistics of high graduation rates can boost morale. Along with the previously stated actions, social workers should “challenge the norms” (2002). Fighting to change how society sees adolescents is a step toward eradicating these
Adolescence is the age in which a person transitions from a child into an adult, a group more commonly known as “teens.” Adolescents are susceptible to many hardships, including but not limited to bullying, depression, drugs, and social media. A major new concept is social media. People today are able to be pressured not only in person but through the internet. Another problem addressed in Standards for the Practice of Social Work is the uncertainty adolescents have in their freedoms. “Teenagers live in a state of ambiguity” (2004). Being in this limbo between childhood and adulthood can be a difficult and confusing time. In some cases, adolescents are treated as children and then expected to act as adults. The problems …show more content…
These standards ensure competence and reliable role models for each case. Social workers are expected to have knowledge of adolescent development and the ability to assess their problems. When addressing adolescents, social workers should also have an understanding for family ties and relationships as these can play important roles in a youth’s life. As the standards state, social workers must be knowledgeable in the legal casings involving youths and families as such case may arise when they are called to court to testify. Social workers are also called upon to encourage adolescents in their endeavors and give them the motivation to pursue a life of excellence. Furthermore, social workers become advocates for adolescents-particularly in the courtroom. While working in social work, one is expected to maintain confidentiality with the clients. In a field such as this, each case will be different thus need a different approach; however, by abiding by these standards a basis for a social worker’s job is …show more content…
Foremost, social workers should promote self-worth and high self-esteem. This gives teens a reason to strive for their goals. Also by informing adolescents of positive actions from similar individuals, it can greatly impact the negative stereotype set by society. For instance, giving statistics of high graduation rates can boost morale. Along with the previously stated actions, social workers should “challenge the norms” (2002). Fighting to change how society sees adolescents is a step toward eradicating these