Storm and Stress: Short College Essay

Is the Storm and Stress of Adolescence greater than the Storm and Stress at other times in the lifespan? Adolescence is often referred to as period of storm and stress, likened to the “terrible twos” for teens. But research into adolescent development has failed to show that this period of time is universally, one of turmoil (J. J. Arnett, Adolescent Storm and Stress Revisited, American Psychologist). What it is, is different; and for almost all families, it is a time of adjustment. The status of the person who for so long depended on the adults in the family unit changes as she or he must now begin the last phase, or in some cultures complete, the developmental processes of becoming an independent adult member of her or his social group. Your total response should be at least 250 words, include at least one in-text citation, and should answer each one of the following questions. Is adolescence a period of "storm and stress" or not? What is your evidence? Where do you draw your evidence from? E.g., personal experience, information from readings or lectures?