Adolescent responsibilities and social policy: benefits and risks

¶ … policy? Why do you agree/Disagree?

The group disagrees with the proposal. The group's decision on the issue is based on the fact that when adult responsibilities and roles are given to the adolescent at an earlier age citing early maturity among the modern adolescents, it might subject the society into all sorts of vices and immoral behaviors. The freedom to assume adult roles at an early age when they are still exploring various aspects of life may break the family bondage and the parental guidance which is crucial at the development stage which helps in transforming and shaping the teenagers into mature and responsible adults. They social policies should not be reviewed so as to let the adolescents pass that stage under proper guidance. It is at this stage when their bodies experience a lot of transformation and seek guidance to make the right choices in life. We should not be deceived by the physical appearance and ruin the future of the teenagers.

Q2. What are three benefits for having such a policy?

When some responsibilities are delegated to the teenagers the parents are given more time to venture into other equally important issues since the work load is lessened and the adolescence can equally participate in some of the family activities actively.

By giving the adolescents responsibilities at an earlier age, it helps in molding them into responsible adults and also prepares them on the tasks ahead in life on what the society expects of them by embracing responsibility at an earlier age. This gives them hands on experience and approaches to various issues at an early age.

Granting them more rights gives the modern adolescents an opportunity the right to explore their talents and interests at an early age and discover their strengths early enough. This allows them to make their own decisions and follow their passions in careers and other goals in life.

Q4.Describe three ways in which this will effect society?

Different societies have set moral standards that guide the behaviors of its people. The modern adolescents are often influenced by different aspects as they interact with their immediate environment and the entire world. When these policies are changed, the societal standards may be compromised and the adolescents