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This video shows typical thoughts and actions of an early adolescent. Due to the fact that the frontal lobe develops during early adolescents, kids slowly develop the ability to reason abstractly. This allows them to being to think like young adults and consider the future, all while still in the context of childhood.
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Due to the immense physical changes early adolescents experiences from the age of 10-15, they often experience extreme body consciousness and lack of self-esteem. When you add the unrealistic image of beauty portrayed by the media, the problem is exacerbated.
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As leaders, we must help show our pathfinders a realistic ideal of beauty so they can ward off the attacks from media and distinguish between what is real and what isn't.
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