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Subject: continuity vs. discontinuity

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Timothy R. Pruitt, Jr.

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Date Posted: 20:03:09 03/23/08 Sun

In chapter 9, the book addresses developmental construction of relationships. Specifically, the book talks about the continuity view of relationships and the discontinuity view of relationships. One emphasizes continuity and stability (specifically in regards to early parent-child relationships) while the other emphasizes discontinuity and change in relationships. The discontinuity suggests that adolescents learn how to relate to their peers through numerous interactions with peers, friends, family, and partners.

As I observe my students interact with one another I see a disturbing trend. It seems like my males students (ages 14-15) are very misogynistic and disrespectful in when they talk to my female students, but when these students talk to or about their mothers, they are very respectful.

On the surface level it would appear as if my male students were just being disrespectful to the female students and showing respect to the male students. After reading the section on the developmental construction of relationships, I wonder to what extend the continuity view or the discontinuity view would apply to this observed behavior. For example, are the male students treating their female peers in this manner because that�s what they observed in relationships with their parents (continuity)? OR are the male students modeling what they have learned through their previous relationships with females?

I realize that there are other factors that come into play, but I fail to understand exactly how the same student can show respect for his mother and show blatant disrespect for their female peers.

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