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Section 2
Becoming During Adolescence (Ages 12 to 18)
Reunion
Before we were scattered across the landlike brown leaves and broom strawblown by changing winds,We were a nation of adolescentsa force whose heartbeatsfilled buildings and inspired ideals.Before we agedwe bloomedwith thoughtsthat have long since departed.
© 1993, Samuel T. Gladding
Adolescence is a time of trial and error, a time of experimentation,and a time of new adventures. Many adolescent experiences are awkward, but a number are rewarding and reinforcing. Whether in success or failure, we learn in adolescence about the world at large and about ourselves. This period of life is exciting. It is filled with a lot of restraints, such as ones on consuming alcohol, but it also offers a lot of freedom, such as a driver’s license.
The stories in this section, although personal, reflect some of the frustration, hope, determination, finesse, setbacks, and leaps forward that fill the lives of teenagers. Although set in a particular time and location, these anecdotes have a universal aspect to them that transcends their individuality.
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