Adolescents are most directly affected by what our culture has become. From the moment of birth there are stereotypes placed on a child, if it's a baby boy, his things will be blue, and for a baby girl blankets and clothes will be pink. A little boy will play with cars, trucks and action figures, and a little girl will play dress up, house and with Barbie's and dolls. These stereo types are often portrayed in the media, although in the 21st century there have been some changes, for example female te

Substance abuse in the United States is also a problem amongst adolescents. Peer pressure, wanting to fit in and curiosity cause kids to start experimenting with various drugs. The teen years are an important time in a child's life. Everything around them is changing and wanting to find their place in the world is very important. In order to prevent kids from resorting to drug use, programs focusing on drug prevention need to be introduced at an early age. The most successful programs not only educate on the risks of drugs but also on self-esteem and interpersonal skills.

During adolescence physical changes begin to occur and boys and girls go through puberty. Girls begin usually at age 10-12 and boys 12-14. (Meece,57) At this stage height and weight of children of

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