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Adolescence. Chapter 6. Adolescence. What is it? Problems of ___________ “Rites of Passage”. Prior to 1860s. Education. Work. Courts. Effect. “American” adolescence. Children treated as small adults. . Children stay in school longer. Restricted child labor, increasing dependency.
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Adolescence Chapter 6
Adolescence • What is it? • Problems of ___________ • “Rites of Passage”
Prior to 1860s Education Work Courts Effect “American” adolescence Children treated as small adults. Children stay in school longer Restricted child labor, increasing dependency Set special Laws Adolescence as a distinct stage
Characteristics of Adolescence • Biological Growth and Development • __________________ • Increased _________ Making • Increased Pressure • The ________ for Self
Dating Patterns • _________ v. (Rise of) Dating • ______________ and Urbanization • Public Education (Co-Ed) • ____________ • Telephone • Equality of __________
Why Date? • Serves as _________________ • _____________ that teaches appropriate roles • ____________ needs -companionship • Helps attain _________ • Aids in _______ selection • “Traditional” v. Current Dating Styles
Problems in U.S. Teen Sexual Behavior Teen Drug Usage Teen Suicide