Adolescence:

Development,
Struggles,
Networks
 ADOLESCENCE

Adolescence means a period

of "GROWTH AND
MATURITY"
 THREE PERIOD OF
ADOLESCENCE

Pre-Adolescence Post-Adolescence
Middle
Adolescence
Pre-Adolescence:(9-12/11-13 y.o)

1. This period begins with a bursting

of biological changes

2.
There are observable physical and
emotional changes in this period.
Middle Adolescence:(14-18 y.o)

1.
This period has fewer physical
changes

The adolescent must adapt to his or her

2. new identity as a person with adult
body.
 Post Adolescence:(late teenage
years to early twenties)

The young person usually has a

1. good ability to think abstractly and
make plans for the future.

Moving into adult society, assuming adult

2. responsibilities, shifting to a more independent

status, and formulating a distinct lifestyle
Question
Time
Four Questions
Adolescence
Encounter:
Question Of Identity:
"Who Am I?"
Ultimately, the answer to "Who am I?"
is unique to each individual and can
evolve over time as they navigate
through life and gain a deeper
understanding of themselves.
 Question Of Relationship:
"How do I get along with others?"
Getting along with others involves a
combination of empathy, communication, and
mutual respect. Remember, building
relationships takes time and effort. By being
genuine, considerate, and actively investing in
your connections with others, you can cultivate
harmonious and fulfilling relationships.
Question Of Future:
"Where will I fit?"
The answer to this question
depends on one's strengths, values,
personality traits, capabilities,
socioeconomic level, and family
expectation.
Question Of Ideology:
"What do I believe?"
It's up to you to explore and
determine your own beliefs based
on your understanding and
perspectives on various topics,
including ideology.
 Causes & Effects
of
Adolescent Problem
Physical Changes
Adolescence is a period of significant
physical changes as individuals
transition from childhood to
adulthood. Some common physical
changes during this stage includes:
Growth spurts; body proportions;
muscle and bone development;
changes in skin, brain development
Sexual Changes

Concerns about
homosexuality
Confusion about
identity
Emotion trauma
Interpersonal Changes
Like or want to be liked or
want by others
Your want to be attractive
Men can do women's do and
the other way around
Concern on how you deal with
others
Changing Values, Morals,
and Religious Belief

During adolescence, individuals often

undergo a process of personal
growth and self-discovery that can
lead to changes in values, morals, and
religious beliefs. This period is
characterized by questioning and
exploring one's identity and the world
around them.
 Adolescence is..

A move to Independence
Acquiring Skills and Building Self-
Esteem
Concerns about the Future
THE BIBLE AND
ADOLESCENCE
9 You who are young, be happy while you are young,
and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.
Follow the ways of your heart
and whatever your eyes see,
but know that for all these things
God will bring you into judgment.
10 So then, banish anxiety from your heart
and cast off the troubles of your body,
for youth and vigor are meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he
was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the
festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in
Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled
on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When
they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they
found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking
them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his
answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son,
why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s
house?”[a] 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother
treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor
with God and man.
Luke 2:41-52
Question
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