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Identify the red flags or areas of concern that could cause potential
developmental problems for the sisters.
Rosalina, 13, and Lupe, 17, both seem to be exhibiting characteristics
that are appropriate and relatively healthy for their level of development.
Rosalina is focused on her friends, she does well in school and seems to be
trying to achieve a higher level of independence from her parents. Lupe too
is trying to achieve a greater level of independence by making plans for her
future, she has friends, and seems to be well-adjusted. Anna, 15, however is
exhibiting clear signs of developmental trouble. Anna is depressed,
withdrawn, and not doing well in school. Anna covers her body purposefully,
which may indicate a negative body image; a major cause of depression in
adolescent girls. Additionally, this is possibly an effort to conceal evidence
of self-cutting from her family. Anna has no friends and peer interaction is a
critical source for personal and social competence development. Adolescents
also learn about sexual relations, compassion, leadership, conflict, and mutual
problem solving through peer interaction. It will be difficult for Anna to
develop the coping strategies she will need in adulthood without peer
relations in adolescence.
Other red flags are highlighted within the information given about
Rolando. Rolando is gay and withdraws from his family in an effort to keep
his sexual preference concealed. He fears his homosexuality will bring shame
to his family and that they will be ashamed of him. This calls into question
his perception of the secure attachment between he and his parents. He
obviously fears being outcast by his family because of his sexuality, which
indicates a very unsecure attachment. Additionally, Rolando, 19, wants to go
out and begin his life, on his own, as a gay young adult but his parents expect
him to remain home and help run the family vineyard. This causes
developmental issues for Rolando concerning control versus autonomy.
Despite his need for independence, the parents continue to exert control.
They seem unable to relinquish control over Rolandos own decision making,
which may cause developmental problems with autonomy.
2. Will the red flags cause developmental problems for the sisters as
individuals or could the potential areas of concern interfere with another
sisters life task?