For this discussion board post, I want you to write a \"listicle\" for parents o

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For this discussion board post, I want you to write a "listicle" for parents of adolescents (similar to a buzzfeed article) titled, “4 Things about Adolescent Psychology every Parent should know" (two “things" must be about identity and romantic relationships covered this week, the other two can be from any other topic we have covered so far in class; 5 points per thing". 20 points total) Each "thing" you list should be a general idea or finding from topics covered in the lecture or textbook that you think is important for all parents or caretakers who work with children to know e You can write your answers out like a list, but please use full sentences for each item on your list. Feel free to use humor in your post! Try to make it interesting and entertaining for parents to read. Use your creativity, as well as you knowledge of adolescent psychology * Each thing you list must be supported by information from your textbook or lectures (you do not need to use APA style citation. You can simply say "textbook" or "lecture" in your citations) Example: 1) Does your adolescent look a little like a poorly drawn stick figure? That might be normal!t is normal for your adolescent's body to seem awkward and out of proportion during puberty. During the adolescent growth spurt, adolescent's extremities (arms and legs) often grow much faster than the other parts of their body. In fact, they are growing so rapidly during their growth spurt that their facial features (like their nose and mouth) may also grow at different rates, which may contribute to their feelings of insecurity and general awkwardness. This is completely normal, and their proportions will go back to normal as their growth spurt ends (Textbook)

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1) Does your adolescent argue with every little thing you say about his/her life? It is normal. They are trying to establish an identity on their own. They feel they have the control of their lives and any opinions or suggestions about their life may not be received well. They want to explore and experience themselves by outgrowing a childhood where everything was decided according to parents' will. So parents should be cautious not to force the opinions on their adolescents.

2) Is your adolescent extremely shy facing somebody of opposite sex? As they go through puberty, they undergo various physical, psychological and emotional changes. They become very self conscious about their appearance and behavior. They believe that everybody will notice their flaws and judge them. They may develop a low self esteem and this will lead to an extremely shy adolescent. Relax! This is just a phase.

3) Does your adolescent seem very confused? One day they want to be an astronaut and next day they want to be a farmer. They are going through a phase of identity diffusion. They want to figure out what they actually want by themselves. They end up getting confused as they gain knowledge from different sources.But consider this as a learning process. They will develop their own identity after overcoming a series of confusions.

4) Did you notice that your adolescent watch porn these days? Relax! it is their curiosity to know about sex. They want to gain knowledge about opposite sex and sexual activities. Since internet is the most convenient mode of acquiring information it is very natural for them to rely on that. But do talk to them without making them awkward and feeling them being judged. Think about you 'playboy' days and you will understand that this is just another phase of adolescence.

Sources:

http://teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/1991/5/91.05.07.x.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53420/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201707/what-is-the-point-adolescence

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