Week 2 Discussion: Chapters 3, 4, & 5 – Discussion Group 1

When does adulthood begin? Do you think you are an adult? Why or why not? Please be sure to compare yourself to others your age. Discuss your views as well as those of Jeffrey Arnett

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Today’s families are largely affected by divorce, re-marriage, single parenthood, and poverty. Describe the role of parents and discuss how different parenting styles and household structure impact adolescents’ behavior outcomes. How did your own parents’ style and the configuration off your household impact your behavior outcomes as an adolescent?

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Explain the role, structure, and function of cliques and crowds. Please provide examples from current television and/or movies to illustrate your explanation. What roles do economics and demographics play in the formation of cliques and crowds? What roles do they play in your selection of friends during childhood, adolescence, and now?

Note: Discussion due Wednesday and Replies due Sunday by 11:59pm

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