Advocacy and opposition in adolescence can be as beautiful as the branches of this bonsai tree. Like the bonsai tree, an adolescent develops and goes through changes within the context of family and community. Just as each leaf and branch is carefully attended to and shaped, so are the abilities and talents of the adolescent attended to and…
Take a moment and really look at the above image. Study it. Study the color and shapes. Imagine its texture. What comes to mind when you look at the image? What emotions arise as you view this image? Do you feel empowered, disempowered, or indifferent? Do you know its name? Do you know what this image represents? What are its…
In my last post, “Opposition as Advocacy,” I raised the question, “if opposition in itself is not a problem, could it be a means to a desired outcome?” I say, yes! I made the claim, “To make a difference, bring about a change, or move forward sometimes requires opposition or a fight.” I support my claim of opposition as advocacy, especially…
A New Take on Adolescent Opposition 