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Articles

“Whatever!” The Wonderful Possibilities of Adolescence

Pages 167-174
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The purpose of this article is to challenge mainstream understanding of the function and nature of adolescence. The author explores features of adolescence common in Western culture and specifically the way in which the teenage years are perceived to provoke and antagonize older adults. He suggests that adolescents present a significant opportunity for community-supported change and development and considers ideas from neuroscience and script development (Berne, 1961). A relevant case study is offered to illustrate these issues.

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Giles Barrow

Author Biography
Giles Barrow, MA, MEd, PGCE, Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (education), is a qualified teacher and trainer working in the United Kingdom. He can be contacted at Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Suffolk, IP13 7RP, United Kingdom; email: .