SOYC discussion

1. How do cultural ideals and timing of puberty affect an adolescent's body image?  How is this topic addressed within the developmental literature?  Do research findings have practical impact?  Why or why not?

2.  Discuss social problems facing youth such as suicide, juvenile delinquency, and victimization. What kinds of recommendations would you make to help reduce these problems?  What empirical research supports one of your recommendations?  ‘