Being, Belonging, Becoming: A Development Approach

Adolescent development is a process that all young people experience, and there are specific developmental tasks that all young people need to accomplish in order to enter adulthood well-prepared. The tasks of adolescence are best described by the theme of Being, Belonging, Becoming: 

Being refers to "defining who I am" (physical, psychological, spiritual) and includes personal values, attitudes, knowledge and behaviors. These developmental tasks revolve around defining a clear sense of identity, a positive sense of self-worth and control over one's life.

Belonging refers to "finding my place in the world" and recognizes a young person's fit with their environment (physical, social, community). These developmental tasks focus on the ability to form healthy relationships with others, using available support systems, finding a valued place in their world and finding ways to be useful to others.

Becoming refers to "achieving my personal goals, hopes and aspirations." These developmental tasks include mastering social skills, developing lifelong learning habits, developing a sense of curiosity and exploration, seeing a promising future with real opportunities, acquiring skills to participate in our economy and establishing a respect for diversity.

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