ODee: devIeoping their minds,
bodies, personalities, and
character. They need varied
opportllnita to learn and to get
to many different kinds of
people. This will help them
make plans Cor their future, find
o they are, and Jearn how
to behDe socially.
YOUDg teeas need time to
themselves. FJgUring out who
you are means having some time
aJonetothink. '
Young teens need to be
nceded. They want a place in the
world around them. They need
a chance to make a meaningful
contribution to their families,
schools, and communities
Young teens need positive
relationships with both adults .: dlaages their bodes are goiDg
and other young people. They through.
depend on their peers for com- Young teens need chances to
panionship and ap oval But compete and achieve. As they
they tum to adults fOr affedion, grow and develop in many dif­
values, and help solving diffiwtl fecent aspects of their lives, they
.. oblems. 'need to measure their progress.
Young teens need physical Rewarding their successes
activity. They ha'Ye sPurtS ofvery boosts their self-esteem, and en­
high energy, because of the oourages them to keep .
Young teens need structure
and clear limits. As young
people begin to regulate their
own behavior, they need to
know what i expected of them.
Clear limits help a young person
develop his/hec 'own personal
guidelines for behavior.
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