The Adolescent’s Point of View Is:
Emotionally
Near sighted
Invincible, risk taker
Self conscious
Doesn’t know self
Defensive often
Curious
Moody, chaotic internally
Awkward
In transition from child to adult
Confusing
New and wonderful experiences
Sensitive about self
Insensitive about others
Volatile
Know-it-all
Disconnected with others
Experimenting
Enmeshed with peers
Unstable
Dependent
Independent
Narrow minded
Not know self
Physically
Awkward
Energetic
Out of control
Rarely like own appearance
Gawky (As is anything in its
adolescence)
Outgrowing clothes
Always hungry or eating
In transition from child to adult
Mobile/free
Hormone driven
Experimenting
Socially
Peer oriented/pressure
Self conscious
In transition
Unskilled/Awkward
Manipulative
Without a niche
Liberated from “kid”
“Pairing up” interests
Acceptance focused
Individual identity
Alone/misfit
Manipulative
Clothes/status
Sensitive about self
Insensitive about others
Experimental
Freedom
Mobility
Be seen/recognized
