human development M5.1 D

Chapter 6

Is the Storm and Stress of Adolescence greater than the Storm and Stress at other times in the lifespan?
Adolescence is often referred to as period of storm and stress, likened to the “terrible twos” for teens. But research into adolescent development has failed to show that this period of time is universally, one of turmoil (J. J. Arnett, Adolescent Storm and Stress Revisited, American Psychologist). What it is, is different; and for almost all families, it is a time of adjustment. The status of the person who for so long depended on the adults in the family unit changes as she or he must now begin the last phase, or in some cultures complete, the developmental processes of becoming an independent adult member of her or his social group.

Your total response should be at least 250 words, include at least one in-text citation, and should answer each one of the following questions.

Is adolescence a period of “storm and stress” or not?
What is your evidence?
Where do you draw your evidence from? E.g., personal experience, information from readings or lectures?
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General Discussion Instructions
Your total response should be at least 250 words. Your explanations should be complete, clear, concise and thorough, and supported by cited information from a class learning resource, and follow APA style with your in-text citation and reference.

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ANSWER

Human Development 5.1D

Adolescence can be quite stressful. This is a difficult period; thus, this time is more stressful than any other time in a person’s life. According to Lally & Valentine-French (2019), adolescence is the period before the transition to adulthood. At this stage, many changes are occurring physically, emotionally, and mentally for a young person; thus, this period can be quite stressful. From my experience, adolescence was quite hard on me. This is because, at this age, I felt that nobody understood my point of view and preferred to spend most of my time locked in a room. During this period, anything my parents said was annoying and lame. Adolescence is also a period when a young person has this need to be liked and to fit in.

There are many changes happening to the body, one is experiencing the need to fit in, and parents do not seem to understand where one is coming from. This is the make-or-break period for a young person because there are decisions one can make, and their life changes. For example, having unprotected sex could lead to pregnancy, but at the same time, one is attracted to the opposite sex and has the desire to explore, but they do not know how to do it safely. Adolescence is thus more stressful than all the other stages in life because, at this age, one is experiencing adult feelings, but they are still a child, and parents, teachers, and people around them are still treating them like children.

References

Lally, M., & Valentine-French, S. (2019). Lifespan development: A psychological perspective.