Sixteen-year-olds are working on comprehending what it means to act responsibly. They are:

● working to understand the rules and apply them in various settings and situations.

● growing their independence. 

● increasingly caring for their bodies (eating right, exercising). 

● growing and caring for their relationships (managing their impulses and feelings, empathizing and working through conflict, being dependable, and keeping promises). 

● balancing homework and extracurriculars. 

● contributing to their household (completing chores, cooperating with rules and expectations).