Adolescent Development Scenario
For this discussion, imagine that you are working with a 17-year-old adolescent and their family. They have come to see you because the teen is not attending school regularly and states that they intend to drop out because school is boring. They want to start working and be treated like an adult. Their parents state that they are willing to treat them like an adult if they prepare for their future appropriately and can demonstrate that they will be able to find a job they enjoy and earn enough income to support themselves. They are not sure what kind of career path they would like to follow and would consider vocational training. They also want to be around friends more, playing video games and hanging out at the local mall.
Choose one of the following discussion prompts to respond to:
As the counselor, what knowledge about social and cognitive development do you need to consider as you begin your work with this teen?
How would you go about locating resources that would be helpful for the teen and family? Include in your post at least two resources from a local search in your region and at least two online resources that the teen could access to support their developmental growth process in adolescence.
Choose one developmental theory and explain how that theory helps you understand this student’s behavior.
What information might you share about this developmental period that would support both the student and parents?
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