Social+changes+in+adolescents

Social changes are evident in teenagers when they go through puberty. Changes such as new friend groups or rebellion against the status quo at this age are quite normal.
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Teenagers might find that they drift slowly away from their parents and feel more comfortable talking about problems with their peers. Teenagers going through puberty also feel lethargic and not as full of enthusiasm and energy as they used to be. This can result in their friends that they may have had in primary school not wanting to be associated with them anymore. Teenagers peer group effects their life immensely. They act, dress, talk and even sometimes eat according to friendship group.

Some social changes include: · feeling awkward when there is no need to · needing to belong and fit in  · needing to establish a separate identity from parents and family · "coming of age" rituals or ceremonies celebrated by different cultures · feeling easily embarrassed · feeling like everyone else is looking at you · feeling safe in a group · wanting to look like peers, sometimes forming a certain look for your group

Social changes are present in puberty and need to be noticed and recognised as normal. The best way to cope with all of these social changes is to be aware that they are happening and the reason behind why they are happening. If teens are still having trouble coping with these changes they should never bottle it up. Tell someone how you feel. Whether it is your parents, teacher or peer don’t bottle it up! Tell people how u feel. Also it is important to keep in mind that these adolescent changes has happen to everyone. Back to home page