Identity Crisis -- Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education

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Subject: Identity Crisis

Author:
John Estes

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Date Posted: 20:56:33 02/24/08 Sun

I have seen students struggling with how others precieve them especially their peers. I try to walk them through how relative others opinions should change them. If a person has many connections with that student, their influence can be a major factor in their development. The student needs to pull in as many resources as possible to help them through those difficult times. When a student is trying to change themselves, they need to consult those that they most identify with who they want to become. I try to give the students questions to ask those who they emulating. It is the meaning we give to our lives that can make the journey worth the travel. I find it strange that so many want to be their own individual, but copy behavior of their peers to fit in. I moved from school to school when I was in elementary and high school. I did not have time to fit in on a long term basis. I do miss that I don't have long term friendships like I wanted. I would like to see students able to show more of their individual characteristics rather than what others expect of them. It takes a long time to build up someones confidence to support their self esteem. If they develop their confidence, I think they will be able to show their individual identity more frequently.

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