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Unit Adolescent Sexual and

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Reproductive Health

Responsibilities of Adolescents

According to World Health Organization (WHO), the persons belonging to the age
between 10 to 19 years are adolescents. In this span, rapid changes in physical,
mental, emotional and social aspects take place. This is the foundation stage for
adulthood. The developments in this stage can be taken as the bases for prediction
of personality of an individual in the future. Therefore, it is a very important stage

in life. In this stage, a person is to be responsible for his/her own family, society and
the nation along with his/her personal responsibilities.

1. Personal Responsibilities

a. Working hard in study or learning,

b. Taking care of self-health and hygiene,

c. Avoiding addiction and engaging oneself in creative activities,

d. Following guidance and advice of parents or guardians while carrying out any
new task.

2. Family Responsibilities

a. Carrying out tasks following the advice and guidance of the family.

b. Taking care of health of the family members and creating peaceful and

cooperative family environment.

c. Encouraging for healthy family health and discouraging superstitions .

d. Assisting the parents in their household and professional activities.
e. Respecting elders and extending love to the youngers.

f. Making your parents feel proud of you.
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