Author Question: Joshua has a slightly deformed ear that can be corrected by plastic surgery. At age 11, Joshua is ... (Read 216 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Joshua has a slightly deformed ear that can be corrected by plastic surgery. At age 11, Joshua is quite conscious of the defect,

but he has been told that it would be best to
postpone surgery until he is at least 15. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages
of this recommendation.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You are a family counselor. Describe the advice you would give to parents of each of the following young people: an early-maturing adolescent boy;

a late-maturing adolescent boy;
an early-maturing adolescent girl; a late-maturing adolescent girl. Explain the positive and
negative impact each condition can have on the adolescent.

bubulittle310@msn.cn · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Physical development in adolescence is often uneven, with the nose, lips, and ears
growing before the head itself reaches adult size and shape. Therefore, the surgeon
prefers to wait until Joshua's ears and head have finished growing so that
permanent proportionate results can be achieved. As he is typical of those in his
age group, Joshua is already concerned about his appearance and peer reaction and will probably want to have the defect fixed earlier.

Answer to Question 2

Answers should include a description of the positive and negative characteristics of
adolescents in each of the four conditions. The advice should include the impact of
family conditions, schooling, peer groups, and the macrosystem (in particular, the
media). For instance, both early-maturing girls and late-maturing boys might
experience greater amounts of stress than their on-time peers. Late-maturing boys
may never entirely outgrow their problem, as evidenced by their lack of adult
leadership positions. Both sexes may be helped by a stable family environment, sex
education in the schools, and alternative sources of status.