2. Why we Wanted to Explore the topic of Relationships We wanted to look up relationships, so we can find out more about how they work and grow. We wanted to get information on it so it would help us understand relationships in the book twisted. We wanted to know more about why Tyler and his father don’t get along so well. Also we wanted to know more about how relationships affect people in the world today.
3. Research The quality of adolescent romantic relationships can have long lasting effects on self-esteem and shape personal values regarding romance, intimate relationships, and sexuality (Barber & Eccles, 2003 Three-fourths of teens age 16-18 report having had a relationship, dated, or “hooked up” with someone and half of these youth have had a serious boyfriend or girlfriend (Teenage Research Unlimited, 2006). Youth at this age spend significant amounts of time in mixed-gender groups that intensify their romantic interest and may eventually lead to romantic relationships (Connolly, Craig, Goldberg, & Pepler, 2004). Many youth in middle to late adolescence report spending more time with their romantic partner than with friends and family (Furman & Schaffer, 2003). Half of all teens report having been in a dating relationship and nearly one-third of all teens said they have been in a serious relationship (Teenage Research Unlimited, 2006).
4. What is a Relationship? A Relationship can be: a connection, association, or involvement. Or a connection between persons by blood or marriage. Or an emotional or other connection between people: the relationship between teachers and students. Or a sexual involvement; affair.
5. TWISTED Tyler’s relationship with Bethany Healthy No abuse Study of 12,000 teens showed a positive relationship with parents promoted a less violent and law breaking teen. For Tyler, gets along with his mom, but not with his dad. Nearly 40% of teens say they don’t think highly of their parents. I think Tyler definitely fits in this because he doesn’t like his dad so much.
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