perdev chapter 5

she did a study on filipino adolescents and identified explicity the expectations from adolescents.

2000 years ago teenagers life would have

Challenges in the family

the problem stems from the child wanting to establish identity and independence, and the desireof parents to continously give guidance and protection to their children.

there is also the issue of dealing with high expectations interms of achievments, especially academically. parents naturally spire that their children excel in school.

sometimes, choosing a college course or career can become an isue. it happens when the parents careerplan for their child is different from what the child actually wants

many parents believe that getting into an exclusive relationships should be the leat of their child's priorities at this point.

sometimes, parents may tend to overlook your plans and way of doing things, probably because they are unsure of what you want do in life.

This will play an important role in expressing your thoughts and feelings

in some instances, you may fin yourself in disagreement with your parents which leads to conflict.