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What Are the Developmental Tasks Facing Adolescents?
The major task facing adolescents is to create a stable identity and become complete and productive adults. Over time, adolescents develop a sense of themselves that transcends the many changes in their experiences and roles. They find their role in society through active searching which leads to ...
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Embedding College Readiness Indicators in High School Curriculum and Assessments
A growing number of studies are suggesting that all students will need to complete some postsecondary education -- be it...
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Teens and Free Time
Today's teenagers seem to have more time and less responsibility and supervision than the last generation's. It's quite...
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Teens Talk About TV, Sex, and Real Life
Young teens rank TV and other media as their top source for information about sexuality and sexual health. A...
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Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina television and other media are depicting graphic scenes of devastation and...
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Managing Children's Anger About Divorce or Separation
Introduction Anger is a common emotion felt by most children during their parents’ divorce transition. Kids seldom...
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