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Chapter 20- ADOLESCENCE CHARMS AND CHALLENGES

Chapter 20 of the Home Science course discusses the physical, emotional, and social changes during adolescence, highlighting common physical changes and the importance of self-esteem and systematic thinking in decision-making. It includes practical examples and case studies to illustrate how adolescents can navigate challenges such as peer pressure and career choices. The chapter emphasizes the role of parents and the need for positive communication and assertiveness in adolescents' development.

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Chapter 20- ADOLESCENCE CHARMS AND CHALLENGES

Chapter 20 of the Home Science course discusses the physical, emotional, and social changes during adolescence, highlighting common physical changes and the importance of self-esteem and systematic thinking in decision-making. It includes practical examples and case studies to illustrate how adolescents can navigate challenges such as peer pressure and career choices. The chapter emphasizes the role of parents and the need for positive communication and assertiveness in adolescents' development.

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Course: NIOS X

Subject: Home Science

Chapter 20: ADOLESCENCE: CHARMS AND CHALLENGES

Terminal questions and answers:

1. Explain the physical changes that are common to both adolescents’ boys and girls?

Ans: The physical changes that are common to both adolescents’ boys and girls are:

a) Increase in height and weight.

b) Growth of underarm hair

c) Growth of pubic hair

d) Pimples / acne

e) Development of reproductive organs.

2. Differentiate between emotional and social changes during adolescence

Ans: Emotional development means developing an ability to manage emotions and to express

them in positive and responsible ways. Almost all adolescents go through a stage of rebelling

against restrictions. Angry outbursts, mood swings are quite common in this stage.

Adolescents feel as if they are sitting on an emotional seesaw, feeling up one minute and down

the next; feeling mature on some days and child-like on others. Though you must realize that

each person is unique and has different responses to stress. Positive and healthy ways of

responding to stressful situations help in decreasing the negative emotions.

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Social development refers to the interaction of adolescents with their family, peers and others.

As children transform into adolescents and later to adulthood, their social relationships undergo

many changes.

At this stage adolescents develop a strong sense of selfhood and have their own views and

feelings about various issues. In their effort to become independent and develop their own

identity they slowly start taking their own decisions. Parents can enable their children form an

identity and become independent individuals by treating them as responsible young adults.

During this period the relationship adolescents share with their family and peers go through a

major change

3. Giving an example explain how positive self-esteem helps in better performance.

Ans: Self-esteem is your personal judgment of your abilities. In other words, if you have high

self-esteem, then you have more belief in your abilities. Positive self-concept leads to higher

self-esteem. When adolescents begin to take pride in the abilities they possess and consider

these as their assets, their self-esteem goes up. One has to realize that success is the key factor

in building positive self-concept during adolescence

4. How would systematic thinking help in choosing a career?

Ans: Adolescents’ are able to think systematically. If asked to take a decision, they are able to

list and examine various alternatives and the consequences of each alternative, before choosing

any one. For example, while planning for a family holiday adolescents can list out suitable

options available; examine them keeping in mind weather condition, location, best time to go,

ways to reach the destination and places to see and accordingly decide and plan a holiday.

In the same way they can plan and choose a career of their interest.

5. Read the case study of three friends below and answer the given questions,

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Mani and Ronny met Adil at a marriage party. They try to convince Adil to drink He

does not want to offend his friends and risk his friendship. However he does not want

to drink and drive. He is in a delima, should he have alcohol with them or should he

leave the party and go home?

(i) What do you think Adil should do?

(ii) What should Adil do to convince his friends not to drink as they will have to

drive back home?

(iii) How else can Adil’s friend celebrate? Please give atleast two suggestions

Ans: This is a very interesting case study and case studies of these manner help us understand

how important it is to balance ethics with friendship

Explanation:

1. I think Adil should take an excuse to go home if he's unable to convince his friends Mani

and Ronny else he would be risking his life at the cost of fun at a party.

2. It is a well-known fact that "drinking and driving is injurious to health" and there is no

ambiguity in this statement. Adil could convince his friends by mentioning about the ill

effects of mixing drink and drive and how it could also result in him being caught by

the police and his license being cancelled.

3. It is very important to realize the fact that drinking is not the only form of

merriment other forms could include

• spending time over the dinner table

• Clicking pictures to retain memories

• Going on a long drive after the marriage party

• Watching a movie after marriage

• Have some lively conversations during marriage

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• Dance in the party

6. Your 9 year old brother is watching a violent film. In what ways can you help him

select an appropriate program?

Ans: I would try to engage my 9-year-old brother to some other activity rather than watching

that violent film.

Explanation:

Violence movies, when watched by children, leave a long-lasting and tremendous impact on

their psyche. Hence, when I notice my 9-year-old brother watching a very gory and violent

film, I will engage him in conversation about his school and his favorite activity football and

suggest that let's stop watching this silly film and go play football instead.

7. Educate your friends on how to be assertive when being forced to do things against

their wishes.

Ans: Keep your communication style in line. Never expect people to read your mind; if you

want something, say so, and if something bothers you, speak up. Look confident when making

a request or stating a preference. Stand up straight, lean in a bit, smile or keep a neutral facial

expression, and look the person in the eye.

8. List various sources from where you can get information regarding your career.

Ans: You can get relevant information from the following resources:

i. Weekly magazine sections of many newspapers offer guidance on vocational

choices, the preparation needed for them, the concerned institutions and how to

get there.

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ii. A number of career guidance websites are also available. You can refer to

http://india.gov.in/citizen/career_guidance.php hosted by Government of India

to assist young people in making informed career selection.

iii. Parents and employees from specific fields can give firsthand knowledge about

their careers.

iv. An internship or on the job training will also equip you with necessary job

related skills.

NOTE: Only notes are not sufficient for the examination, it is only for reference purpose,

always have the habit of studying from text book.

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