Stereotypes Of Teenagers Today

The first two words that come to mind when someone says the word, “teenagers” are rebellious and awkward. Although it is stereotypical, is it true? Based on the teenagers in the world today, I think it is probably true. However, with all pressures from school, parents, peers, and health it is no wonder that teenagers today are striving to be more independent and self-reliant; although this may come across as being rebellious and awkward. But can they be blamed? I think not. With how we’ve stereotyped them and presented them to the world, they will just live up to the standards that are set for them. The Pygmalion effect is a self-fulfilling prophecy because of the expectations of those around a person. This can especially be seen with how the teenagers are living their lives; society has set a standard for them and very few try to go beyond that. …show more content…
As I was reading through it, I could relate to most of the issues conveyed through it- especially the issue of identity. Erikson called this period “identity vs. role confusion” and described it as a “time of rapid intellectual, social, and emotional change.” He also stated, “The establishment of a personal identity is the essential task” and this could not be truer for teenagers living today; this is evident in their actions, choices, and lives. The article also brought out the fact that teenagers have way too many pressures pressing on them in order to be a successful adult. While I agree that teenagers have a great deal of pressure, it is not so much that they cannot develop appropriately and this also helps them discover what it is like as an