Adolescents can think abstractly and about possible situations. With these (15) in thinking, the adolescent is able to develop his or her own (16) of values and beliefs. Thus, it is essential to take an ideology as a guide to behavior.
The family is where children define themselves and their world. Adolescents (17) themselves and their world from their new social roles. Status (18) the community, beyond that of family is an important achievement for older adolescents and young adults. Adolescents and young adults become members of the larger community (19) employment (financial independence) and (20) independence from parents.