Middle Childhood And Adolescence Development Paper
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Paper
Angela M. Beal
Psychology 375
December 8, 2014
Professor Amy Loder
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Paper
When it comes to adolescent adulthood we think of still a time of innocence and change. However in all actuality there is something’s that in this stage that the young adult deals with on a daily basis. Many peer pressures take place including substance and alcohol abuse, dating sexuality and family behavior. When it comes to substance and alcohol abuse, this is considered the most common as well as most critical in young adults. Experimentation with drugs for some reasons includes maintaining friend status with a peer group, enjoyment, and relief of stress. Although
this has the worst effects which may result in disciplinary actions, loss of friends and family, and even death.
When it comes to the pressure of dating and sexuality it is said that, “During the teenage years, sexual impulses are at their strongest. Changes in behavior occur, contrasting the childhood dislike of the opposite sex. Relationships begin to accommodate commonality and companionship, rather than sexual desire (Berger, 2008). Some of the side effects that are given with this involve depression, sadness, anger, and rejection.
When it comes to dealing with family situations, there are many different circumstances arise. Teens are more likely to argue with parents and siblings than that of any age. The reason being is because the partial separation that they start to feel and distancing. The common arguments that are said involve things like ethics, religious beliefs, school, and discipline. The results of family issues may involve leaving the house for short or extended periods of time, other addictions of substance abuse, violence and disciplinary actions.
As we can see being an adolescent adult is not something that we can say is easily manageable. In some sense many will say that it may possibly be one of the most crucial times in a life. The actions and consequences can be very severe if they are not handled in the right circumstance.
References
Berger, K. S. (2008). Psychological Musings. Retrieved from http://psychological-musings.blogspot.com/2011/02/middle-childhood-and-adolescence.html
Angela M. Beal
Psychology 375
December 8, 2014
Professor Amy Loder
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Paper
When it comes to adolescent adulthood we think of still a time of innocence and change. However in all actuality there is something’s that in this stage that the young adult deals with on a daily basis. Many peer pressures take place including substance and alcohol abuse, dating sexuality and family behavior. When it comes to substance and alcohol abuse, this is considered the most common as well as most critical in young adults. Experimentation with drugs for some reasons includes maintaining friend status with a peer group, enjoyment, and relief of stress. Although
this has the worst effects which may result in disciplinary actions, loss of friends and family, and even death.
When it comes to the pressure of dating and sexuality it is said that, “During the teenage years, sexual impulses are at their strongest. Changes in behavior occur, contrasting the childhood dislike of the opposite sex. Relationships begin to accommodate commonality and companionship, rather than sexual desire (Berger, 2008). Some of the side effects that are given with this involve depression, sadness, anger, and rejection.
When it comes to dealing with family situations, there are many different circumstances arise. Teens are more likely to argue with parents and siblings than that of any age. The reason being is because the partial separation that they start to feel and distancing. The common arguments that are said involve things like ethics, religious beliefs, school, and discipline. The results of family issues may involve leaving the house for short or extended periods of time, other addictions of substance abuse, violence and disciplinary actions.
As we can see being an adolescent adult is not something that we can say is easily manageable. In some sense many will say that it may possibly be one of the most crucial times in a life. The actions and consequences can be very severe if they are not handled in the right circumstance.
References
Berger, K. S. (2008). Psychological Musings. Retrieved from http://psychological-musings.blogspot.com/2011/02/middle-childhood-and-adolescence.html