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8. Feeling of Importance: Adolescents begin to understand themselves important. They think
that they should also get respect. But, sometimes, parents do not take it seriously. They fail to
understand the feelings of adolescents. In such case, they feel themselves to be unimportant and
become a great problem.
9. Social Problems: It has been observed that adolescents want to adopt their own way. But
society creates many hindrances in their paths. So, adolescents revolt against the social customs
and traditions. Friends are very important for this age group. They share their views, knowledge
and experience and sometimes, the group acts as the medium of spreading social vices and
dissatisfaction. These adolescents fall prey to intoxication, i.e., alcohol, drugs and smoking.

The following suggestions can be beneficial for the management of these
problems:
1. Education for Motor Development: Adolescents should be provided the education for motor
development. They should be encouraged to play various games and sports. Through these
games and sports, their motor development will take place properly.
2. Education of Psychology: Parents should be able to understand the psychology of
adolescents. It is essential to sort out the problems and manage them in a positive way.
3. Sex Education: Parents should provide sex education without hesitation, so that they may not
depend on others and may not resort to cheap literature.
4. Moral and Religious Education: Religious and moral education will give them mental
peace. Through moral education, some problems like indiscipline, anxiety and worry can be
tackled easily.
5. Suitable Environment: Adolescents should be provided suitable environment for growth and
development and should be provided proper facilities and opportunities for proper development.
They should be taught how to behave and live. Parents should look after health problems of
adolescents. They should be provided balanced diet. 6. Adequate Independence: Adolescents
should be given proper chance to express their feelings and expressions. They should be allowed
to go for picnic and other recreational activities. Orders should not be imposed on them. Parents
should try to understand the sentiments of adolescents.
6. Adequate Independence :Teachers and parents should give adequate independence to
adolescents .They want freedom in every facet of life .They wish to express their views
independently.....................................
7. Vocational Guidance :Teachers should give vocational guidance to adolescents keeping in
view their intelligence , abilities ,attitudes, aptitudes and interest..................
8.Social education:Social values are needed to lead a social life.These virtues should be taught
To them..........

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