achievement of sexual maturity
development of personal autonomy
identity formation; integration of organized self-concept
development of greater responsibility and character
dating; sexual activity and interpersonal intimacy
greater autonomy in day-to-day planning
evaluation of vocational options in terms of interests, abilities, and values
opportunities for paid work experience
adjustment to high school
risk of dropping out of school
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physical and athletic maturity
greater risk for STDs and AIDS
possible development of postconventional moral reasoning
elaboration of religious and political thinking
greater community involvement and societal perspective taking
refinement of gender role expectations and gender behavior
preparation for college, career, or the world of work
development of life skills
planning for independence
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