Adolescence: Change and Continuity

The Transition to Adulthood

This page contains information on adolescents' transition to adulthood both in the United States and around the world. The information was compiled by students enrolled in HDFS 433.

How Do Adolescents Learn Values?

• Adolescent values
• Adolescence defined: A period of transition
• Do you know your adolescents' values?

The Transition to Parenthood

• How do adolescents learn to be parents?
• This site focuses on the transition to parenthood for younger parents or teenagers considering parenthood.
• Information on the transition to parenthood during adolescence.
• Information on the transition to parenthood with a special focus on gay, lesbian, and transexual couples.

The Transition to Work

• A resource page on the transition to work for guidance counsellors and other adults who work with youth.
• A Parent's Guide: Your teen in the working world
• What parents should know about the transition from school to work
• Focusing on the transition to work for youth who don't choose to go to college.
• And more information!
• And still more!!

The Transition to Romantic Relationships and Sexuality

• How does one learn to be a romantic partner?
• More information on courtship and marriage.
• The dating game: Romantic relationships in adolescence
• Adolescent romantic relationships in the new millenium
• Dating realities
• Adolescent dating: When things go wrong
• Focusing on inter-racial relationships
• Adolescence in the Real World: A Guide for Late Teens
• Sex Ed 101: Focusing on the transition to sexual activities.
• What Every College Student Should Know About Romantic Relationships and Making Them Safe
• Sex: Are you ready?
• Exploring Sexuality: A guide for teens
  

Last updated 5/02/02.