Part of being a teen is having thoughts and feelings about different parts of your life, such as how you feel about:
- your friends and other kids your age
- how you are doing in school and in other activities
- your parents
- the way you look
While having these new feelings, many changes are also taking place in your body. It is normal to feel self-conscious or shy about the changes in your body and emotions but there are also changes to celebrate. Some cultures even have celebrations to recognize these changes. For example, the Western Apaches have the Sunrise Dance or “Na’ii’ees” and the Jewish community has the Bat Mitzvah – both mark a girl’s passage to becoming a woman. Even though it might seem tough sometimes, remember that you are absolutely great!
Source: Office on Women’s Health
