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¶ … Childhood and Adolescence Development
There are many changes individuals undergo during adolescence -- a period occasioned by rapid developmental growth. This period brings with itself a lot of excitement as teens gain maturity and attain a new level of freedom. However, it also has its own unique challenges. Although intensified peer relationships play a key role in helping teens navigate this period, the choice of friends and by extension peer pressure could either impede or aid a teen's moral and social growth. Some of the social pressures teens face during this stage include but they are not limited to experimentation with drugs and sexual exploration.
Pressures Faced in Adolescence
Sexuality and Dating
When it comes to sexuality and dating, it is important to note that teenage years are characterized by strong sexual impulses. In seeking to explore their sexuality and given their...
According to Franiuk (as cited in Martin and Fabes, 2008), "one of the biggest changes and challenges in adolescence is the development of dating and romantic relationships." Teenage romance has both positive and negative effects. Anger occasioned by rejection is one of the negative effects of teenage romance. There is also the risk of early pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. This is more so the case given that romantic relationships at this stage have sexual exploration as a key feature (Kail and Cavanaugh, 2008). For this reason, teenagers at this stage need emotional support. Such support may come from parents or peers.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is yet another key challenge faced by teens. As Martin and Fabes (2008) point out, there are many reasons adolescents give for drug use. Peer pressure is one…
References
Kail, R.V. & Cavanaugh, J.C. (2008). Human Development: A Life-Span View (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
Martin, C.L. & Fabes, R. (2008). Discovering Child Development. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Newman, B.M. & Newman, P.R. (2008). Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
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