UNIVERSITY OF CEBU

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT

SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

LESSON 4:
THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE
ADOLESCENCE
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000

UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT

SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4:
THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE
ADOLESCENCE
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1 Discuss that facing challenges during adolescence may help clarify and manage the demands of teen years.

2 Express your feelings about the expectations of the significant people around you (parents, siblings, friends,
teachers, community, leaders)

3 Make affirmations that help you become more lovable and capable as an adolescent.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

GENERAL CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS

- Emotional difficulties arise because of incorrect or inadequate information concerning sex.

- Many adolescents feel that questions concerning sex are improper.
- Strong parental attachment (adolescents will likely look for partners with qualities similar to their parents)

PEER ADJUSTMENT
- The peer culture acts as a transition period before adult status in the community.
- As they interact, they develop their social skills and sense of belonging and responsibility.
- Inadequacy and indifference
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

GENERAL CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

INTELLECTUAL MATURATION

- Attitudes are formed which remain relatively unchanged throughout life.

- Ways of thinking are developed which may be beneficial or detrimental to the adolescent’s intellectual
maturation.

VOCATIONAL CHOICE EMOTIONAL MATURITY

- Adolescents must learn to channel their impulses

- Many adolescents make little or no preparation
into constructive endeavors.
for an occupation.
- Actions must be socially acceptable to the
- Take courses that are easy and not those that will
demands of the society.
be of practical value.
- Take responsibility of own actions.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

COMMON PROBLEMS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS

 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

COMMON PROBLEMS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS TOWARDS SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS

ACADEMIC CONCERNS DEVELOPING OR REGAINING SELF-ESTEEM

PEER ACCEPTANCE ROLE CONFUSION MATERIAL POVERTY

HEALTH AND NUTRITION PARENTS WORKING ABROAD

CAREER CHOICE DEPRESSION

 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

COMMON PROBLEMS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS

EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS HEALTH PROBLEMS

EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS
PSYCHOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS

HEALTH
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

COMMON PROBLEMS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS

 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

COMMON PROBLEMS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS

 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

MANAGING DEMANDS ON ADOLESCENTS

CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY
- It is highly necessary to be prudent and vigilant in your engagement with others.
- Know who you are relating to and decide who to keep as friends.
- Always keep your emotions, words, and reactions in check.
JOIN YOUTH GROUPS AND STAY CLOSE TO HOME
ORGANIZATIONS
- Family cohesiveness means that your parents will
- It provides venue where you can share and enhance your be able to help you out and assist you with any
skills, talents, capabilities and potentials. challenges you may be facing.
- Stay home while building yourself up to become
more independent.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

MANAGING DEMANDS ON ADOLESCENTS

ENGAGE IN HEALTHY AND FUN ACTIVITIES
- You have the tendency to be more adventurous and experiment on many activities.
- Activities should be healthy and enriching
NEVER FORGET TO INCLUDE GOD IN
FOCUS ON SCHOOL AND STUDIES
YOUR LIFE
- Includes listening to your teachers, and doing the tasks and
- Anchoring yourself to God or a higher being may
responsibilities required by your teacher and the school.
- Allow your school to contribute to your growth. lead to a fuller and more grounded life as an
adolescent.
- Pray and offer concerns to God.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

BECOMING LOVABLE AND CAPABLE ADOLESCENTS

 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

BECOMING LOVABLE AND CAPABLE ADOLESCENTS

- Lightness of heart and disposition.

BE LIGHT - Attracts more people due to the positive energy radiated by the person

- Loving others start with the self. LOVE

- Begin grateful to God and your parents for giving you life.
- Believing in yourself and your potential.
YOURSELF
SHOW KINDNESS
TO EVERYONE - Love to others regardless of how others deal with you.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

BECOMING LOVABLE AND CAPABLE ADOLESCENTS

- Not taking yourself too seriously.

LAUGH AT - Try to learn to laugh with your mistakes and imperfections.
YOURSELF - Being vulnerable and real will make others feel more comfortable being with you.

- Loving connection with others through words and touch. SHOW

- praises, taking time with someone, pat, hug, and helping hand.
- Love begets love. AFFECTION
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

BECOMING LOVABLE AND CAPABLE ADOLESCENTS

- Being real is associated with being true to yourself.

BE REAL - Don’t waste your time pretending and JUST BE YOURSELF.
- Be honest with yourself and others about who you are so that the real you can
receive the love you deserve.

HAVING
-Integrity refers to being honest with strong moral principles and conviction.
-Being reliable and trustworthy. INTEGRITY
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

BECOMING LOVABLE AND CAPABLE ADOLESCENTS

BE - Explore and “step out of your comfort zone”

- Be positive and express yourselves more.
SURPRISING - Say YES to life than resisting and struggling about why things happen.

- To give unconditional love means not expecting something LOVE

in return.
- You find joy and peace in your heart which others may see UNCONDITIONALLY
and attract the same from others.
 UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
J. Alcantara, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 6000
UNIT 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT
SOC SCI 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 4: THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

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