I interviewed my grandpa, I thought it was interesting to realize the differences between teenager's lifestyles today and teenager's lifestyles back then. I would rather be a teen today because we have so much more freedom. My grandpa stated that while he was a teenager, they were only allowed to go out one night per week. All the other nights they were either working at a job, or doing chores around the house. Teenagers today have it way easier than teenagers then.
I also watched the "Parenting and Adolescent" video. I could relate towards it, as an adolescent. I don't really like talking to my parents about what is really going on in my life. Becoming an adult will be influenced upon who you were/are as an adolescent. Personality will stay remotely the same. One will become more mature as they grow more towards adulthood. The teenage years are very hard on many people; however, they will help shape you into the person you will become.
In Chapter 4 I read about identical and fraternal twins. I was very surprised to find out Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are actually fraternal twins. Also it is interesting how identical twins share the same DNA and how the emotional states of identical twins are related. Fraternal twins on the other hand have separate DNA. They are still twins, but are developed from separate fertilized eggs. Other than the fact that they share the same fetal environment, genetically they are no different than normal brother and sisters.
In Chapter 5 I thought that the basic trust was interesting. As a child being brought into this world, you have what is called a basic trust. This means that you have a sense that the world is predictable and reliable. This basic trust is actually related to the parenting you received as a child. As the child grows older, this basic trust may diminish. The child reaches teenage years and adulthood and he or she will realize this world isn't meant to be trusted. Yes, there are some people you can trust. However, you cannot trust everyone. You must be able to weed out the bad from the good in a sense. As a child everyone seems so innocent, you don't always understand the bad things that happen in life and why people do them. To a child, others are trustworthy and innocent. As you grow up, you realize not everyone is a good person. I found this interesting how you start off life with a basic trust, but depending on environment and parenting that basic trust will strengthen or diminish.
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I agree that we as teenagers have it way easier than our grandparents did. Just think of all the technological advances alone. As far as the video goes, I talk to my parents about what is going on in my life but I don't like them to get too connected into my life, I like my space. My parents have definitely shaped me into the person I am today. I never really knew the true differences between twins before I read Chapter 4 either. It's strange to think you have a "basic trust" even when you are born.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that we have more freedoms today and would much rather life in present day! However, I feel like it was much easier to get away with things back then like drinking, not attending school, and other activites. My mother and I are pretty close, but I still like have my own space and keeping things to myself. I agree that our teenage years firmly shape us into who we are and what kind of adults we become. My sisters has twins and I really want twins. I think its amazing all the genetic background behind whether or not they are fraternal or identical.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we definately have more freedoms today than our grandparents did. Today most of us have our own cars and rooms. Also many parents give their kids lots of freedom. My neighbor told me that when he was in school most kids were only allowed to do one sport because they always had to do farm chores or work. Today many kids are multi sport athletes. Also today a lot of kids don't even have to work, where back then many had jobs and had to do other chores on the side.
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