Social Changes
Is it true or false that as you grow older, you may not want to spend as much time with your parents?
True. As you hit puberty and start to get to your older teenage years, it is very normal and common for you to start to become more independent when it comes to who you are hanging out with. This does not mean that you do not want to be with your family or not caring for them anymore, it just means you have hit adolescence and want more independence.
What age do children completely turn into an adult?
25. Although people celebrate you as an adult at 18 or 21, you are not completely and adult yet. this is because your brain is not developed until 25. This is normal and is also not stoppable as this is a must for the human body. Instead of being scared you should be excited because once you hit this milestone, you are officially an adult.
What causes mood swings during adolescence?
Hormones. Hormones are infinitely pumping throughout your body however this can sometimes lead to them changing meaning that your mood and emotions can change drastically. This can cause mood swings which are when you go from one emotion to the other in a very short period of time.
how can you cope with body odor?
If you are experiencing body odder then sometimes it can get very bad however there are many things that you can do to help this. Some of these are, use deodorant, wash well to prevent the smell as much as possible, you can also have a spare shirt if one of your shirts has a bad smell
If you have acne, what tips can you do?
if you have acne then it can get very annoying and can get painful. if this is the case then some tips that you could use are, use cream, do not play or pop the pimples otherwise it will spread and cause acne scaring.
How do social changes in friendships affect your personality?
During adolescence if your friends are in puberty the they could be experiencing some changes meaning that they may act different around you and this can then have an affect on your personality because if they are putting peer pressure on you then you might do something silly. If this becomes you or you are trying to fit in then this may change and affect your personality.
List 3 or 4 changes that will most likely occur during adolescence?
Growth of pubic and under arm hair. This is normal and happens to everyone during adolescence and during their life.
Skin changes. Pimples will occur during adolescence and can affect your skin by giving you acne scaring however this is fixable, you can use cream, not play with the pimples and not pop them.
Voice changes. This is a natural part of adolescence and can happen to both genders (MALE AND FEMALE). This is nothing to be nervous about as it happens to everyone and does not kill you
Why do emotional changes occur during adolescence?
This is mostly due to hormones during your teenage years when they start to change however it can also be because in these years you have more emotions compared to when you are an adult or a young child. This means that you need to go from your child stage to your teenage stage, and then to your adult stage of emotions.
How can you cope with breast development during adolescence?
Both genders will probably experience this however it has a bigger impact on females. If you are unsure on what to do then you should talk to a trusted adult, and if you do not have anyone that knows what to do then you should contact a doctor and ask for advice.
what can you do if you are starting to gain body weight during puberty?
If you are experiencing body weight issues during puberty, then do not be concerned because it is very natural. if you are very concerned about your weight then you could stay in sport and try to stay healthy by eating well.
List 3 strategies adolescence can use to handle social changes as you grow?
What are hormones and how do they affect your physical changes?
Hormones are things that control a bodies growth and other functions. They can affect your physical changes by affecting things like growth in facial hair, breast development, your height, and menstruation. This happens because the hormones are changing and are trying to evolve you into an adult.
What is the last thing to occur during your emotional changes?
During puberty your brain develops immensely but usually the last thing to change is when your brain starts to regulate emotions, have deep thinking moments, reasoning, and even good and bad decision making your emotions be developed.
How can you cope with growing pains during adolescence?
This can be a painful time in adolescence stage in your life. This is a very normal time but you may need to purchase some creams for the pain in your sore areas. If the pain persist you should go see a doctor and see if there is anything you can do to help with the pain.
what should you do if you are feeling very tired during adolescence due to your body growing so rapidly?
if you are feeling very tired then you can go to sleep earlier and sleep in more. if this persists then you may be able to go to a doctor and maybe even get some sleep tablets prescribed. rest is also important so don't overdo it.
True or false? You may find yourself arguing with your parents more often as you go through different stages of social change during adolescence.
True. This is because as you grow and start experiencing changes in your body and in your social life, its normal to have more arguments with your family and parents. This mostly happens because you are starting to you’re your own opinions, independence and your own way of thinking which will most likely be different to what your parent/caregiver is thinking. These moments are important in the growth of you and will help you and your parents to hopefully understand what each other are thinking. This can be challenging but these respectful conflicts are very important stage in your growth into and adult.
What is one of the first signs of physical puberty?
Most of the time it can vary however usually the first sign of puberty is when you start to grow rapidly. Also, another sign could be if you start to get pimples on your face or on your body.
What does it mean if you are feeling extra sensitive?
This can mean a lot of things starting with that it probably means that you are starting to develop your emotions. It can also mean that your feelings might be hurt more easily by what people say whether they mean it in a bad way or not.
How can you cope with menstruation and periods if you are in the adolescence stages of life?
If you are entering your period, it can be a scary time for women and young teenage girls but there is something that you can do. You can talk to a trusted adult about what you a do. If this doesn’t work then you can talk to a doctor or use pads and you can use heat packs to numb the pain (if you have any pain).
If puberty is a stressful time for you, what can you do?
If puberty and adolescence is stressing, you out then you can practice relaxing and breathing to calm yourself down. you can also do something you like doing that eases your mind and helps you stay calm. you may also be able to talk to a trusted adult about how you can go through it.
How can social changes impact your sense of identity?
These social changes shape who you are because they affect the way you see yourself. As you grow up and try new things, like making new friends that support you and trying new hobbies that interest you to keep you busy. These changes can soon become your new or same IDENTITY that came make you unique. It will probably seem strange at first but it will soon become normal and this will also shape your identity and who you are.
What is the LAST stage of physical changes in puberty?
The last stage in the adolescence journey for physical changes is when are fully grown in height, you do not have many pimples left, having facial or pubic hair. This is also when your brain is fully developed and your muscles have grown and are also fully developed.
True or False? Feeling lonely can be part of your puberty stages?
True, during puberty you can feel lonely even if you are not in others eyes. This does not always mean you are but this can show that you are starting to think that you do not have enough people around you for your expectations anymore. this does not mean that you want completely new people around you but may want some more or some new friends.
How can you cope with pubic hair and facial hair during adolescence?
This is not anything to be concerned about and is very normal. this can also not be stopped. if it starts to get annoying then you can start to shave and cut some of it off. hair in your armpits can also make you sweat more meaning you will have to use deodorant.
If you are experiencing peer pressure, what can you do to stop?
If peer pressure is troubling, you then you can talk to a trusted adult about who and what they are experiencing/ telling you what to do about. you can also ignore what they are saying and telling you to do. if this persists than you may need to find some new people to hang out with to prevent you from doing anything dumb.