Too Mature, Too Fast?

Discussion Prompt 1

Too Mature, Too Fast?

Some researchers believe that early maturation might make girls susceptible to premature sexual activity and unwanted pregnancies. Do you agree? What are some of the possible consequences of the body maturing more rapidly than the mind for both girls and boys? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials.

Discussion Prompt 2

Resiliency in Adolescence

What makes some teens more resilient and better able to handle  adolescent stress than others? Offer an example of a common teen  stressor, and consider Erik Erikson’s ideas about identity development  during adolescence, cultural influences, and peer and family  relationships. Support your reasoning with information from the text and  other course materials.