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Chapter 20: Adolescence and the Life Cycle

Chapter 20 Parent Letter and Activities

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your teen’s health class is presently learning about the complexities of adolescence. This
turbulent time is a period of physical, mental/emotional, and social development. Your son or daughter will examine each aspect of adolescent growth and change. Your teen will also consider the process by which an adolescent progresses toward physical and emotional maturity.

Your child will explore the following topics in this chapter:

  • Adolescence—Understanding Growth and Change.
  • Moving Toward Adulthood.
  • Marriage and Parenting.
  • Health Through the Life Span.

Please reinforce our classroom work by discussing with your son or daughter one or more
of the following topics: Ask your teen to explain the physical and emotional changes he or she has experienced as adolescents. Ask your son or daughter to make a list of advice he or she might pass on to someone just beginning the transition from childhood to adolescence. Discuss with your teen the consequences of adolescent sexual activity. Reinforce the value of abstinence and ask your teen to explain the advantages of choosing sexual abstinence before marriage. Talk with your teen about the cornerstones of a successful marriage. Discuss parental responsibilities and the role of family members in promoting a healthy family.

Please plan other activities that will help your son or daughter understand the nature of
adolescence. Thank you for supporting our classroom work. Feel free to contact me if you
wish to discuss your teen’s health education.

Sincerely,

Health Teacher

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