Identity -- Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education

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Subject: Identity

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Christina V. Watkins

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Date Posted: 20:12:09 02/24/08 Sun

The chapter on identity was interesting to say the least. I almost forgot how difficult it was being a teenager. I would say that my family played a huge role in the development of my identity. My mom was more of a democratic type, in that she encouraged freedom of thought and expression - her word wasn't always final. While on the other hand, my dad always had the final say so; there was no talking things through - he was more of the autocratic parent. I think much of my passion for freedom of speech and journalism comes from what my mother instilled in me.

I notice this a lot with the students I encounter at work. Sometimes I wonder why a child is the way he/she is until I meet their parent(s). While I think it's good to teach a child certain values, I think it limits their potential when parents force their viewpoints on their children. Families should be open relationships where children should feel just as respected as the adults. This encourages open conversations without the fear of being judged and it motivates the development of self identity.

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