Kind of odd, but could someone help me describing the roles...?

Question

I know it's a very odd request, but I need someone to describe the general roles of people of the ages 14-20. So basically, the responsibilities of people of each age (14, 15, 16... etc.). A psychological standpoint or personal experiece is equally valued.

As much detail as you can possibly give would be VERY appreciated especially for the ages of 16-19.

Again, I apologize, it's odd but for anyone who takes the time, thank you SO much!

Take care,
Lauren

Answer 1

Lauren, I don't want to sound like a cop out here but I think each age is different for each person! Some people at 16 have jobs, children,practically raising brothers and sisters, other are having sweet 16 parties, cheerleaders and not a care in the world except who are they to go to Prom with..Same thing for all of he additional ages. Ideologically,I would love to see them all having no other worries or concerns than going to Prom but that is not the reality of the world. Some kids are living on their own, trying to go to school, work full time. Some have never done a days work in there lives..this does not depend on their Social/Economic position..No one ever knows what goes on in another ones home unless they live there. I used to think the kids on the east side of town had it made, new cars, no cares..It was not until we had all graduated that the Quarterback had been in Treatment 5 times etc. Does this make sense to you? I am sorry, I hope that someone else can give you a better answer but I did not want you to think we were ignoring you and I firmly believe this is true, there is not one answer, that I can explain anyway. Good luck,

Answer 2

Poor you~ No not all Grandmothers act like this, hopefully very few. I became a Nanny at age 43 and after raising 3 children myself I had very little interest in bringing up an other child or better said, interfering the way my daughter brought her little son up. Yes I did sometimes say, I did this or that, but I always said he's your child and your responsibility, do the best you can, You have to learn by your own mistakes, just like the Grandmothers did, and generations before that. We can give advice - whether that is followed doesn't matter. Your son is yours and tell your mother never to scream or shout, that you don't want to upset your son. Tell her outright, that you are grateful for some advice, but you will be the one to decide. Ask her if her mother shouted at her, when bringing up her child or children. But don't shout back, tell her in a reasonable tone of voice. Also say, you have to make your own choice, how to bring up your son, then you'll never be able to blame anyone but yourself, if something goes wrong. Hopefully other people can advice you a bit more. Good luck to you

Answer 3

Magnolia's answer is so well thought-out that I hesitate to put my own ideas here. I really believe, though, that the main role or "job" of teenagers is to acquire an education, not only in school, but to learn how to live in an ever-changing world. If possible, even 19 and 20 year-olds should be in some sort of educational program, not necessarily in a university, but in some kind of situation where they are learning to prepare for their future. Youth is fleeting, and that's when we have the most energy and the most opportunity to learn and that's when we should take advantage of our strength to do so. In short, there may be many things we HAVE to do, but our main role is to prepare for our future, the future of the next generation, and of the world in general.