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I WAS ALWAYS TOO BUSY, AM I TOO LATE? Does the lack of parent involvement lead to ethical and moral decline in adolescents?

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Ethical and moral values in adolescents

I was always too busy, Am I too late?Does the lack of parent involvement lead to ethical and moral decline in adolescents?

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Facts about adolescent characteristic development.3 Moral & Ethical Characteristics...4Does it take a village to raise a child?......................................5Effects of uninvolved parenting style....6Reasons why teens turn to bad behavior7Who are raising our kids?...........................................................8 Mothers participating in the workforce ..9Works Cited.10

22In order for adolescents to face ethical realities and personal choices in the 21st century, they must develop a sound moral reasoning to be empowered to embrace the worthy adventure of living a moral, ethical Life! This is very important in the critical years of adolescence.Especially in the 21st century, teens are more and more isolated from adults due to crammed schedules of both and the increased dependence of technology such as i-pads, Mp3 players and internet access. It is important for adolescents to have strong role models. A generous commitment of time is crucial to mentoring our youth. Primary communities that help to develop moral characteristics in adolescence are: family communities, school communities, faith communities & various civic communities.3

Kuttner, J. F. (1997). Nuturing Ethical Values in the 21st Century Adolescent. Renewing the Vision; A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.4we have learned that to raise a happy, healthy and hopeful child, it takes a family, it takes teachers, it takes clergy, it takes business people, it takes community leaders, it takes those who protect our health and safety, it takes all of us. Hillary Clinton Speech August 27, 1997

Does it take a village to raise a child?5Development of a sense of unimportance to the parentBecomes emotionally withdrawn from school situations Develops a sense of lonelinessShows patterns of truancy in schoolPatterns of delinquency during adolescenceProne to develop fear, stress and anxiety disordersDevelops a low self-esteemLacks Self-controlHigh chance of addiction to drugs and alcohol Often demonstrates defiance to authority figures such as, parents, teachers, and other adults

Walton, S. (2012). The Positive Parenting Centre. Retrieved from The Positive Parenting Centre: http://www.the-positive-parenting-centre.com/uninvolved_parenting_style.html6"Before you go and criticize the younger generation, just remember who raised them." - UnknownThe developing brain can cause teenagers to engage in more anti social and reckless behavior than adults. Dangerous addictions can seem exciting to the sensitive teenage brain. StressHormones Peer PressureDivorce Lack of Parent InvolvementBullyingSearch for Their IdentitySurvivalEntitlement Self Image Worries7Who are raising our kids?Hersch, P. (1998). A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolescence . New York: The Ballantine Publishing Group.8Mothers participating in the workforce69.9%With children under 18 years With children 6-17 years With children under 6 years Mothers of infants74.7%61.1%57.3%63.9%With children under 3 years Labor, U. S. (2014, November). United States Department of Labor. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/wb/stats/recentfacts.htm9Hersch, P. (1998). A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolecense . New York: The Ballantine Publishing Group.Kuttner, J. F. (1997). Nuturing Ethical Values in the 21st Century Adolescent . Renewing the Vision; A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.Labor, U. S. (2014, November). United States Department of Labor. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/wb/stats/recentfacts.htmWalton, S. (2012). The Positive Parenting Centre. Retrieved from The Positive Parenting Centre: http://www.the-positive-parenting-centre.com/uninvolved_parenting_style.html

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