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​ ** Emotional Changes **
 * change sometimes feeling mature and grown-up and other times wanting to be a child again
 * irritable and short-tempered at time
 * heightened emotions, such as crying easily
 * feeling more independent
 * heightened imagination, e.g. daydreams
 * identifying and following a role model, e.g. a celebrity or sporting hero
 * a strong need to dress and act like peers or to express yourself
 * sometimes differing views and interests to family. feeling over sensitive at times
 * There can be energy changes because of the fast physical and other changes in the body mean you swing between having heaps of energy and being extremely worn out.

You will start to choose your own moral values and to rely on parents for less knowledge. You are developing your own sense of who you are in your social life rather then being part of your family.
 * Your Thinking Will Change**

You may feel you want more independence while not wanting to give up the support of your parents. This means that for example you will feel like an adult then a moment later feel like you are a child again. It may also mean that you act impulsively at times and partake in risky behavior.
 * Your Relationship With Your Parents Will Change**

There can be conflicts between parents and young people who want independence.

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