Due to various biological factors, both boys and girls become extremely conscious about their appearance. Boys feel miserable because of their, ‘lean frame’ (as height increases more in comparison to weight ) and take to body building. Girls are conscious about their figures and facial appearance and therefore are normally spotted posing in front of the mirror or trying on different outfits before going to a party.

All these efforts are directed to gain acceptance in their society a society comprising of equally restless and vivacious youngsters -who are out to impress each other. They like to identify themselves with a particular group that shares their views and ideology. As a result boys normally form gangs and girls believe in just one or two like minded ‘best friends.’

It is at this point of time that adolescents drift away from parents and their families. This gradual ‘drift’ creates many complications. Parents don’t like it and get worked up when their son or daughter after spending long hours together in school, indulges in lengthy telephone conversations with friends. Hot scenes and arguments widen the gap between parents and children.

At this juncture, adolescents find solace in relationships with members of the opposite sex. Boys find emotional support in their girl friends, someone who listens to their daily outbursts and also inflates their male ego all along.

Girls, on the other hand, are starry eyed and are always on the lookout for a ‘young Lochinvar’ or ‘prince Charming’ who would come in his ‘shining armor’ and sweep them off their feet.