Adolescent phase 12 to 18 is physically marked by puberty, a change in hormones, physical appearance, sexual attraction, wanting to fit in with peers remains important and often doubts and insecurities arise making this time a vulnerable, frightening, sensitive and volatile period, both physically and mentally.
The child becoming an adult strives towards independence, hero replace his parents, he searches for friends and sexual partners and can make harsh judgements about himself and others, because of questions about moral authority and a yearning for social justice, this pride is marked by the saying, ‘don’t tell me what to do’, Montessori proceed ErdkInder (child of the land) where adolescents could live away from home and support themselves through technological and economic activities alongside there studies. This gives the child time to be alone, the about to structure time with boundaries, adults who are prepared to listen to their concerns without judgement and the chance to be independent – to connect with the land. This could anticipate and reduce adolescents fears of the future, economic, social and career concerns. Adolescents need acceptance, love, to be heard and opportunities to make real decisions based on their dreams, success in this period, a strong and healthy personality is known as Valorisation. rer