For years the period of adolescence has been widely believed to be one of inherent “storm and stress,” greatly unpredictable and something to be endured. More recently, however, research has failed to bear this out, finding this view to be representative of only a minority of youth. For most, adolescence represents a period of transitions that guide the search for self and prepare the adolescent for his or her role in the adult world.
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