Adolescence Definition of Adolescence What is adolescence Try

Adolescence

Definition of Adolescence • What is adolescence? • Try to define adolescence in one word.

CHANGE • Adolescence is all about change. • Think of all of the aspects that change during this time. • • • Your physical body Your emotions Intellectual change Your relationships Social changes Spiritual changes

Life Roles The changing nature of your social life and your relationships

Activity 1 Consider your life, from when you were born to where you are now and into the future. 1. Paste the worksheet that your teacher has provided into your books and complete the instructions.

Responsibilities • Different cultures have different beliefs and understandings about what is correct behaviour in each life role or stage. • In your books: Complete Activity 2 and 3. • You may want to consider which human rights are the most relevant for each stage and refer to the Bill of Responsibilities your teacher will provide you.

Emotional Changes

Maturing personality • As you grow older your self awareness increases and you start to understand more about who you are and what you want out of life. • During adolescence people often experience changes in: • • • Needs Interests Feelings Beliefs Values

Change and Insecurity • At this stage in your life you often start to question things that you assumed were a given. This can lead to confusion, insecurity and uncertainty. • You may even question spiritual beliefs and the values and morals that you once assumed to be absolute. • Remember to speak about what you are feeling and thinking. Ask questions, don’t just keep your uncertainties to yourself. Speak to different people – people of different ages that you respect, people who may have more answers or a better understanding than you.