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ORIE
NTAT
The effect of adolescence on life roles,the social sphere, a
teenagers body and their ability to make career choices
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ADOLESCENCE
Judith Nakajugo
Grade 10F
Cape Town High
School
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1 Introduction
Adolescence is the period of growth and development between childhood
and adulthood.The reason why adolescence find emotional changes hard
to handle is because of the hormones that are the critical chemicals in the
brain that bring about physical changes also affect adolescents moods and
heighten their emotional responses. Adolescence is also a time of rapid
and stressful changes in peer relationships, school expectations, family
dynamics,and safety concerns in communities.
Life roles are set of responsibilities every individual is perceived to posses,
exhibit and act from the day of birth till death.Teenagers can deal with
changes in current life roles by getting a more complete understanding of
a potential career path and learning,what the requirements are to work in
the field ,what to expect once you are working in the field and common
career progressions for a specific path .
Teenagers should research different career fields to gain a deeper
understanding of each of them and determine what they would like to
pursue.
2 The Extent Of The Problem
Social challenges teenagers experience from there peer groups are that
adolescents spend less time with their families and may focus more on
their peers. Young people also develop a greater capacity yo form
stronger relationships with adults outside of their families who may
function as mentors.
Physical changes that negatively impact teenagers relationship with peers
is that those who look different than their peers (e.g., being overweight or
underweight) are at a higher risk of being bullied by peers
Gaining of weight could negatively impact teenagers by bulling .deeper
voices often made fun of when students are in school .acne increases
during adolescence and many people mock them for this
Skipping classes, cheating, or dropping out of school, which can limit their
educational and career opportunities. - bullying, fighting, or vandalizing,
which can damage their relationships, reputation, and legal status. -
conforming to peer pressure or expectations, which can erode their self-
esteem, identity, and creativity.
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It may lead teenagers to choosing unwanted jobs or careers.they would
not be fulfilled and satisfied with jobs when they grow up.this could also
force teenagers to do subjects they struggle with .choosing parental
careers can lead to depression and anxiety
There are two main reasons many people prefer working in tertiary
industries it is because of the pay and how popular the job is( the appeal
of the work itself)
Glorification of material wealth and high-status jobs can lead teenagers to
develop misconceptions.traditionally, certain careers or industries may be
highly regarded due to cultural beliefs about success and stability.
Take advantage of career guidance services provided by schools or other
organizations. These services can help students explore different career
options and provide information on the education and training required for
each career.attend career fairs or other events where they can meet
professionals from different fields and learn more about what they do.use
online resources such as career websites or job boards to research
different careers and learn about the qualifications required for each one.
Interview
Julian Masongo
Describe your relationship with your parents or guardians
when you younger
Me and my parents were every close when I was younger we spend all of our time
together.they were like my best friends ,we would do everything together.I could
trust them in any situation
Discuss some of the changes that you have noticed in your
current relationship with your parents or guardians
As I got older I became older we got more distant because I started having
personal issues that I did not feel comfortable speaking to my parents about
because it wold be awkward
Rate how comfortable your possible career choices with your
parents or guardians on a scale of 1-5
I rate it 3 because me and my parents do not really communicate about my
career decisions
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Rabecca Miller
Describe your relationship with your parents or guardians
when you younger
Me and my mom were both not very close because she used to get abused by my
father a lot.She dealt with a lot of depression and she would never speak to me
about it
Discuss some of the changes that you have noticed in your
current relationship with your parents or guardians
When i was 12 my mom decided to leave the toxic relationship with my dad .she
openly told what was going on and i felt like i could trust her with every thing.So
ever since me and my mom have been best friends
Rate how comfortable your possible career choices with your
parents or guardians on a scale of 1-5
I rate it 2 because my mom often forces me to be a doctor so I can make a lot
money but I want to be a fashion designer
Carmen Masons
Describe your relationship with your parents or guardians
when you younger
When I was young my parents were very close and over protective of me because
I was the only child and I was very naughty .they were the best because they
bought me what ever I wanted
Discuss some of the changes that you have noticed in your
current relationship with your parents or guardians
When I was ten my parents got there second child and I was very happy for them
but they started caring about my brother more than me so as I got older we kept
growing more distant from each each other
Rate how comfortable your possible career choices with your
parents or guardians on a scale of 1-5
I rate my parents five because they allow me to choose any career I want and
support me about it
Xoli Boto
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Describe your relationship with your parents or guardians
when you younger
my parents were very helpful towards me and kind in any situation they would try their hardest to
make me happy
Discuss some of the changes that you have noticed in your
current relationship with your parents or guardians
My and my parents are still very close I think it is because I am the last born we spend all of our time
together and have lots of fun
Rate how comfortable your possible career choices with your
parents or guardians on a scale of 1-5
I rate my parents 1 because they are always choosing careers for me which I do not like
3 Conclusion
A nutritious diet could help adolescents navigate the changes in their body
in a healthy manner by providing them with the nutrients that are
important for growth and development during puberty Teenagers go
through big physical changes in puberty. They need extra nutrition to fuel
these physical changes, which means they need to eat healthy food.
a high level of assertiveness could have both positive and negative
impacts on making responsible decisions regarding sexuality. It is
important to be able to express one's sexual needs and preferences
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confidently and respectfully, but also to be open to feedback and
negotiation with one's sexual partner .one of the benefits is that it can
enhance ones autonomy
Setting goals for themselves and seeking feedback about their strengths
and weaknesses1
Finding a mentor who can guide them and provide advice.Reviewing job
descriptions for positions they want and enrolling in online degree
programs or continuing education courses related to their fields of
interest.Developing digital literacy, problem solving skills, global
citizenship, youth entrepreneurship, curiosity and a love of learning,
communication skills, adaptability and cognitive flexibility, and accessing,
assessing and analyzing information.it helps teenagers by exploring
multiple career options before committing to a career and career pathway,
which helps them make better career decisions that match their interests,
skills, and abilities.
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