A person passes through different stages of life as they develop from childhood to adulthood. Every stage comes with unique needs and challenges that have to be met and addressed if the involved person is to develop as effectively as expected. It has been identified that the adolescent and young adulthood stages are among the most critical stages of development in the life of a person. It is in the two stages a person acquires the ability to understand the realities of life in the societies in which they could be living. In the context of the current assignment, I have chosen the young adulthood stage as one in which I will be covering and reflecting regarding the way it is presented in the song ‘I Miss the Mountains’ by Next to Normal …show more content…
It is apparent that the group were targeting the people in the younger stages of life and urging them to take proper judgments in everything that they do to be able to avoid regrets in the future. The song covers all the features of the advice that a young adult, one who has passed through adolescence and all the other stages of life, has to the people in their early stages of life. It is apparent that the song is developed from the context that young people stand the risk of making regrettable mistakes. As such, the speaker in the lyrics of the song aims to raise awareness to the people in their young stages of development, urging them to enjoy life but be sure to ensure that they take responsibility in all that they do. It is also clear that the speaker is talking out of her own experience, and using it to impart appropriate lessons to the young audience that the song is targeting. I believe that given the choice of the young adulthood stage I chose for this assignment, the song is appropriate as it covers all the issues that I intended to communicate in the current paper.
I chose the theme of identity diffusion, which entails a person being able to identify who they really are as per the realities of the life in the societies in which they live. Identity diffusion emerges more clearly in the stage of a young adult as in such a stage; an individual is able to understand
Childhood is a time where children learn about the world around themselves. They see and experience many factors that influence their everyday lives, which help them grow stronger when they become adults. In 'Girl'; by Jamaica Kincaid and 'The Lesson'; by Toni Cade Bambara the characters within the stories learn valuable lesson with help them grow to become better individuals. In 'The Lesson'; the character of Sugar undergoes a realization that society does not treat everyone equally, that not every individual has the same opportunity and equality that they should have. In 'Girl'; the main character learns that she must be perceived as a woman and not as a slut, her mother brings to her
In middle adulthood there are many changes that occur physically, psychologically, and socially as explained in the above passages. Yet, some say that this is the best time of their life, they experience enhanced self-confidence, great sex lives, career success, and enhanced brain functions. Middle age adults are better equipped to make better life choices and decisions and not worry so much about the negative parts of life. Their problem solving skills are greater which allows them to reason more creatively. They are able to enjoy sex freely without the worries of getting pregnant and they feel more confident with their partners. In general they are happier about life and look forward to enjoying the rest of their lives.
the most part. These years in a persons life have often been referred to as emerging adulthood.
It outlines the struggle an individual faces in finding stability between developing a sense of forming a unique identity while still being accepted and “fitting in” with society. Erikson believed that when teenagers adequately navigated their way through this crisis, they would transpire into having a clear understanding of their individual identity and easily share this new ‘self’ with others. However, if an individual is unable to navigate their way through this crisis period, they may be uncertain of who they are which can result in a lack of understanding, leading to disconnection from society and the people around them. If youth become stuck at this stage they will be unable to become emotionally mature adults, according to Erikson’s theory. This period of an individual’s life allows them to investigate possibilities which will lead them to discovering their own identity based upon the result of their explorations.
1.1 Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people
Q has reached maximum body growth and biological aging or senescence has begun. Biological ageing is “genetically influenced declines in the functioning of organs and systems that are universal in all members of our species” (Berk, 2010, p. 432). Q exercises daily but he admits that he doesn’t eat a healthy diet all the time. “Regular moderate to
The journey through late adulthood can be experienced in different ways. One particular movie entitled “The Bucket List” exhibits an astounding portrayal of late adulthood. In fact, there are many accounts that the movie entails about late-adulthood. This includes the illustration of Erickson’s late adulthood stage – “Ego Integrity vs. Despair,” wisdom, marriage, friendship, parent-child relationship, and death and dying in late adulthood.
Who We Are is determined by our individual growth and development. According to Erik Erikson (1971) eight stage developmental theory, humans continue to develop throughout their entire lifespan from birth until death. Each stage representing a key aspect in the development of one’s identity, and personality, and overall well-being. Our personal identity gives each of us an integrated and cohesive sense of self that endures and continues to grow as we age (Santrock 2009). These elements are influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, location, culture, spiritual beliefs, and meeting of the basic human need. They determine how we grow, develop, and live our daily lives. Traveling through each stage in life from youth, adolescence, and adulthood, we must identify our strength and weaknesses through our choices, experiences, trauma, and death. Each experience influences our structure as it relates to adaptability, resilience, and help identity the consciousness of self. This development analysis is the journey through my life emphasizing on my personal growth and development setting the stage to the person that writes this paper reflecting on her life choices, and experiences in several forms (physically, mentally, and spiritually).
This point highlights the author’s insecurities, which is part of coming of age. In the teenage years, one is likely to look down upon themselves and focus on the negative. In the
The themes that I thought connect to the texts and videos we have expanded on in class are Identity and Boundaries (barriers). In this essay I will group the readings and videos and explore the theme in each and relate it back to Identity and Boundaries. Then how we can perhaps use related topics to illustrate my point.
Avoiding the Problem A coming-of-age story revolves around the growth of the protagonist from their youth to their adulthood. It usually consists of mental growth and coming to terms with one’s identity. The book Voyage in the Dark by Jean Rhys to some extent incorporates these themes into the book. The book focuses on the protagonist Anna as she tries to discover herself and fit in.
Later adulthood is the time in life when changes in marriage, families, and peer relationships are affected the most by the loss of someone close to that person. “Most people 70 years of age or older are widowed, divorced, or single” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010, p.619). Losing a spouse or close friend can create a sense of loneliness, which causes depression, anxiety and the emptiness feeling can become overwhelming. Depression also leads to psychological effects that will deteriorate a person’s health causing the chance for a terminal disease to become much higher. The weaker appearance of older adults causes family and remaining peers to step up in the role of making sure the person’s wellbeing is being met. (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010). Living accommodations and healthcare needs
One societal theme that this film emphasizes is the insufficiency of adulthood. While most of us like to believe that becoming an adult gives us all the answers, it doesn’t. Even in adulthood, many of us fail tot live up to the expectations of others and ourselves. Many adults are just as powerless as they were in their childhood. Take Auntie Em as an example.
Middle adulthood is a complex time period that requires a multidimensional outlook to understand all of the processes and changes that are taking place. The many changes during middle adulthood include physical, cognitive and social differences. Many of these changes create significant stress and it is important to understand ways of coping with the anxiety. Many of these coping mechanisms include mindfulness and cultivating a sense of self-efficacy and mastery (pg. 482). There are many changes during middle adulthood that may require stress management techniques and interventions.
"Middle age is when your classmates are so old and wrinkled and bald, they don’t recognize you". -Bennett Cerf