2. Developing an Identity

Adolescence is a pivotal time for developing an identity, forming relationships, and finding one’s place in the world.

After completing this section, you will be able to...

Describe why adolescence is an important time for developing identity, and how you can support teens in this process
Understand how teens’ peer and family relationships affect them and leverage these relationships to support their development
Create programs appropriate for teens’ levels of moral and ethical development