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GraffitiGraffiti can be viewed as the very symbol of teenage rebellion. It signifies resistance, disregard, and otherwise lack of caring towards society.
REBELLIONJune 2010
A USER’S GUIDE TO TEENAGE REBELLION“Many a man wishes he were strong enough to tear a telephone book in half - especially if that man has a teen-age daughter.” -Guy Lombardo
RE·BEL·LION –noun
1. Open, organized, and armed
resistance to one's government or
ruler.
2. The act of rebelling.
3. Resistance to or defiance of any
authority, control, or tradition.
Along with driving, drinking, and
the first job, rebellion has been an
integral part of the growing-up
process since the dawn of mankind.
Sometimes, it usually manifests itself
as periods of moodiness and
depression, but it can also show up as
full-scale defiance of parental units,
running away, and delinquency. So,
what brings on this integral part of
growing up? Is it hormones?
Parenting styles? Just the realization
of how oppressive your parents are?
The contents of this book will show
you how you can prevent it, what
brings it on, how to lessen it’s impact,
and other information that may prove
useful during these crisis years.
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Why do we do it?The exact cause of the teenager rebellion phase is not
entirely known. However, it is acceptable to assume that
the causes can be divided into two sides, or
categories. From the scientist community comes
the…...Science Side. This theory looks at the
hormone variants and brain chemical changes
that affect the areas of the brain that are
responsible for for compliance, obedience, and
submission. This theory postulates that we become
more sensitive to these chemicals in our teenage years.
On the other end of the spectrum is…. The Human Side.
This theory expresses that teen rebellion is caused by
parental laxity during childhood. It stresses how
early experiences can grow like a seed to turn
into a full-scale teenage rebellion in later years.
Although they seem like two entirely different
arguments, it is generally believed that neither is
truly correct, that the true cause of teen rebellion
is a combination of the two.
Where?Teen Rebellion occurs everywhere around the globe, but the most prolific stew-pot of it is in high schools. Because of peer pressure, teen rebellion is magnified hugely in these institutions.
TEENAGER FACTS ALCOHOL UNDERAGE WEED BABIES
The highest rate of binge drinking occurs in rural areas, such as universities. Surprise!
85% of adults in today’s world admit to underage drinking
1 in 7 Grade 10 students admit to being regular marijuana users.
750000 teens between 15 and 19 become pregnant every year.
Science vs Humanity
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The Science Side:
The most concrete, the most sure
factor that influences teen rebellion is
the influx of hormones that trigger this
stage. From the first time we are
breastfed, we become pals with a
brain chemical called Dopamine.
Produced in the Adrenal Cortex,
located on top of our kidneys, it is
released when we engage in risks,
pleasurable activities, and other things
that make us happy. However, our
sensitivity to the chemical peaks in our
teen years. During the beginning of
the teen rebellion phase, we begin to
push against parental restraint, and
this releases this chemical due to the
excitement of defying the people
you’ve had to respect for the last 15
years. However, once you’ve had a
taste of Dopamine, there’s no going
back. As we grow older, into the
17-18 year-old phase, we begin to
develop a resistance to dopamine,
which causes us to seek it out in
greater amounts to get the same
“natural high”. Unfortunately for our
parents/guardians, this means we
need to participate in more high-risk
activities, such as street racing and
sneaking out after curfew.
SCIENCE SIDE
Anatomy of Rebellion The top image shows the chemical structure of Dopamine, the main hormone responsible for rebellion. It is secreted in the Adrenal gland, located on the Kidney. It is shown in the image in the middle.
Diagram of a Teenage Brain
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The Human Side
No matter the hormone
concentrations per unit of blood in a
teen, rebellion can always be reduced
by the right parenting style. If parents
are more oppressive of their children
when they are young, they tend to
have more violent lashings-out as
teenagers. However, this is not a
concrete statement. Some children
who are highly controlled grow up to
be meek and quiet, and never bother
anybody, least of all their parents.
However, there is another side to
this issue. If a child is spoiled when
they are little, as which happens with
many an only child, they may have a
worse rebellion phase than the
oppressed child. Early on, when the
brain is still impressionable, some
parents let their children have
whatever they want. This results in the
teenagers thinking that whatever the
want is okay for them to do. So, if
they want to steal their parent’s
alcohol and drink at a friend's house,
their brain tells them it’s okay to do
that due to all the years of indulgence.
Of the two, this parenting style tends
to have the worst effects. The best
practice is to find an area in the
middle, not being to constraining, but
still firm yet supportive. If this balance
is found, rebellion can be quashed
before it even starts.
What NOT to do When you start raising a family, here are some general guidelines of what to and not to do with your baby.
HUMAN SIDE
Bad Parents (constraining)
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Erik Erikson-Identity vs. Identity Confusion
Teen rebellion occurs primarily in
the adolescence to the beginning of
the early adulthood stage. Erik
Erikson’s stage of Identity vs. Identity
Confusion is the most prevalent during
these years. These are the years in
which we develop a version of
ourselves that is separate from our
parents. So, we are testing the true
limits of our parent’s personalities to
aid us in our quest. Furthermore, the
confusion during this time is a factor
that can aggravate teen rebellion,
prompting the famous “you don’t
understand what I’m going through”
line. During this time, many new roles
are presented to us, and the dopamine
receptors dictate that we must try
everything, no matter the risk to
ourselves or others. However, as we
try on these new roles, we give off the
impression that we are purposely
doing anything we want, while really
we are trying to figure out who we are.
If a parent pushes an identity upon us,
we can be pushed into identity
confusion. This can only make things
worse , though, because we seek out
even more opportunities for new roles
to make up for the confusion.
ERIK ERIKSON
Who Was He? Born in 1902, Erikson grew up to be one of the most famous psychoanalysts of all time. Although he lacked a university degree, his theories of development are still widely used and accepted today.
Male suada Quis Dolor Set Ipsum
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Dealing with it
So, you’ve successfully navigated the treacherous
ground of teenager-hood, you’ve grown up, married,
and had kids. However, you learned nothing
from this magazine and they turn into the lanky
hellion that you once were. What should you
do?
1. DON”T confront them. It only gives
them the opportunity to test their strength
against yours.
2. DO have a rational discussion. It can only help.
3. DO pick your battles. Decide what’s really worth
fighting over.
4. DON”T lose your patience. This lets them know
they’ve won, which sets the ground more even
worse future conflicts.
5. DON”T give in. Tis makes it seem as though
you’re weak.
6.DO wait it out. In short, this is the only surefire
cure for the rebellious teen.
Modern FamilyIn the Dunphy’s family, the elder teenage daughter is fully into the rebellion phase. Much of the show revolves around the parents trying to resolves the crisis that she produces.
What to Do?
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