Watching the video Middle School Confessions, I found it to be very informative in learning about teenagers going through adolescence and what can affect a person's personality. Many things such as parents, peer groups, and other things can determine how a person reacts in certain situations, or how they go about daily routines.
             During the period of adolescence, teens go about many changes (physical and emotional) they feel unsure and/or scared of going through. In this time of change, they look for comfort through their peers. They often discuss the changes they are going through and hope that they aren't the only ones experiencing the "problems" they are facing. During adolescence, many teens feel that this is the time they should begin breaking away from parents and make adult decisions. This is usually around the same time they begin experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and sexual activity. While attempting to break free of parental guidance, adolescents still want the attention of parents. Lack of attention often results in disobedient and violent behavior, and experimenting with drugs and alcohol, as seen in the situations (in the video) with Casey and Jessie. Casey's lack of attention from his father because of a new job resulted in him drinking, and Jessie's lack of acknowledgement from his father and a supportive peer group, caused his violent, disobedient behavior. Over 50% of middle schoolers tried alcohol, and at least 22% of middle school students report being threatened with some form of violence. A positive peer group can help a person deal with problems in these situations and also help them make the correct decisions. They can give a teen whose parents aren't there, the attention they desire.
             Emotional, Moral, and Physical Development
             Adolescence is a crucial time in an adolescent's choosing what they consider is right or what they view as wrong. All past and present experiences, what an adolescent'...