Adolescence Identity

The adolescence is a time of change, one of the most significant has to do with "physical changes" and more specifically with sexual, sexual development, is the most important change that occurs in adolescence. At the same time there are other changes that have to do with "changes in personality" such as the search for my identity, and as such the search for my sexual identity. Many young people take time to understand who they are and what they are transforming, adolescence represents a period of time for exploration and experimentation. In this way, sexual activity does not necessarily reflect current or future sexual orientation. In addition, sexual activity should be understood as a behavior, while sexual orientation is a component …show more content…
In the case of Cheryl, a taste for a person of the same sex manifests, the Counselor helped her to talk, to guide her, without judging her, with this achievement that Cheryl could open up with the counselor, and achieve to define her sexually. To talk about homosexuality, same-sex attraction must be persistent. There are many heterosexuals who are anxious because at some point in their lives have experienced fantasies, dreams, attraction or even sexual contact with people of the same sex, so it is important to have the courage to speak with a professional or counselor. Culturally, homosexuality is a poorly accepted condition, especially in more conservative societies. Adopting a sexual identity is a complex and prolonged process, which is why adolescents take years to achieve this identity completely. One of the most complex moments for the homosexual adolescent is the "coming out of the closet" as in the case of Cheryl, who despite achieving some parental independence, and having joined a support group for lesbians, still finds it difficult to talk openly with their parents about their sexual