Memories of my adolescence: what I remember about that age of my life is that I new I was going to have changes in my body, and when it started to happen (I was about eleven) I felt that every body stared at me in a strange way. But when years passed I realized it was just me who felt that. I used to like to be alone, and some times I wanted to be surrounded by peers (people my age). I always tried to obey mom, but sometimes I forgot to do the things I was asked to do in the house. So, for mom I was irresponsable and lazy. I liked to be different from the rest, I used to wear black t-shirts, to use converse, my hair, etc. I did not talk to much with people even if they were my age. I always been quiet.
Now I understand why adolecents act how they do, or do things the way they do, or why I used to be like that.It is because of the changes that are happening in our body, and the necessity to find our own identity. Remember, teens are not only changing physically but also psychosocially. Some times we, adults, tend to forget the second part because it is not visible. At this age, teens preffer to relate more with peers than with adults. They also need to find their sexuality, who they are, and have guidance from parents. Of course, they do not want to be treat like kids, they like to be taken into account when making family decisions, to feel that parents trust them. If parents do these things, and try to understand them, they will have a better relation with teens in this wonderfull stage of life.
As a teacher I would like to help my adulescent students to be themselves, help them recognize that they are unique with different qualities, abilities, gifts, likes, etc. So that, they do not have to be like the others, but respect others. Teach them that we all can learn from each other and so they can. That they all are children of God, and have a priceless value. Help them to find who they are by exploring themselves, finding their hidden gifts, abilities etc. You do not have to be some els, but you.
Now I understand why adolecents act how they do, or do things the way they do, or why I used to be like that.It is because of the changes that are happening in our body, and the necessity to find our own identity. Remember, teens are not only changing physically but also psychosocially. Some times we, adults, tend to forget the second part because it is not visible. At this age, teens preffer to relate more with peers than with adults. They also need to find their sexuality, who they are, and have guidance from parents. Of course, they do not want to be treat like kids, they like to be taken into account when making family decisions, to feel that parents trust them. If parents do these things, and try to understand them, they will have a better relation with teens in this wonderfull stage of life.
Hello Deyanira, it was really interesting to read your post for this week. What you said about your mom thinking you where just being lazy caught my attention because I believe that is something that happens to almost everybody. As you said adults tend to forget about the psychosocial changes that take place during adolescence, and because of this they think that teenagers are just being rebels, when in some cases they are just being victimis of such changes. I believe that as teachers we all share the same objectives while working with adolscents, do you think it will be a challenge to accomplish what you mentioned in your post? It was nice to read what you think about this week's topic. See you soon.
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