Form 8 (2016) Module 6 Adolescence

Module 6   Adolescence

Many teenagers don`t like what they see in the mirror as they see themselves in an unflattering way.Boys want to be tall and muscular while girls would like to be slim, even skinny. Of course, no one likes all those spots. Magazine problem pages are full of letters from teens who have a poor self-image. This is mostly due to puberty which changes the body and can cause acne and puppy fat. The body is preparing itself for adulthood to adjust to adult hormone levels. Teens become confused and anxious about their changing appearance. The media doesn`t help because models and film stars always look perfect and their photoshopped images set unrealistic ideals. So, it`s no wonder adolescents are made to feel inadequate and unsure of themselves. However, it`s important to realize that adolescence is a temporary stage. It is the time between childhood and adulthood, when a person grows and changes. So, we should resist the temptation to compare ourselves to others. We can change our diet and hairstyle but other things we have to accept. We should all learn to accept ourselves as we are and feel good about ourselves, then others will, too.