TEEN REBELLION

WHAT IS TEEN REBELLION?

• As kids grow up, they must start to develop an independent mind.
• They may experiment with different looks, behaviors, etc. to find an identity.
• Teen rebellion is linked to developmental changes in the brain.
• These changes later help them in the future to be logical adults.

STATISTICS

• 78% of U.S teens have drinken alcohol.
• 47 % of that group have consumed 12 or more drinks in the past year.
• 42.5% of American teens have tried drugs.
• 81% have had the oppurtunity to use drugs.

ACTS OF TEENAGE REBELLION

• Using drugs / smoking, going clubbing, drinking, etc.
• Lying frequently, arguing with parents, cursing, etc.
• These are just the most common acts that teenagers do.

WHY TEEN REBELLION IS A GOOD THING

• They become more independent & mature.
• They are exposed to new ideas & concepts & they become open-minded.
• Parents learn to accept that he/she isn't a child anymore.

WHY DO TEENS REBEL?

• They are trying to find their identity & who they are.
• They want to fit it with the other kids, who are "cool".
• They want control & don't want their parents making all decisions.

EFFECTS OF TEEN REBELLION

• It can harm their school life.
• They might cut classes & not do class work.
• They might not be eligible for college & won't have a steady career.
• They also may become addicted to drugs for life.
• Drinkers could grow up & have health problems like, alcohol poisoning.

HOW DO PARENTS DEAL WITH IT?

• They model the behaviors they want their teens to display.
• Parents set behavioral expectations & rules.
• Most punish their teens to establish authority.

RELATING TO "THE PIGMAN"

• In the story, John smokes & drinks as an escape from reality.
• He has parents who he thinks of as judgemental & he pokes fun at them.
• He also lies frequently, no matter who it is ; he even lied to the police.

MY THOUGHTS

• Obviously, teen rebellion plays a big part in maturing.
• Although it has negatives, it is something everyone must go through.
• I think it's interesting that almost all teenagers go through this phase.

CONCLUSION/SUMMARY

• Most teenagers go through a rebellious phase.
• It helps their brains develop & mature.
• The main reason why they rebel is for independence.
• Another reason is to fit in with other kids their age.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.webmd.com/children/features/teenagers-why-do-they-rebel
• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_rebellion
• http://www.cbsnews.com/news/survey-reveals-shocking-levels-of-teen-drinking...
• http://www.markmerrill.com/5-reasons-why-your-teen-is-rebelling/
• http://www.livestrong.com/article/1005346-effects-teenage-rebellion/