Social growth:
The main aspect of social development, especially in early adolescence, is the presence of adolescents in peer groups. The formation of these groups is aimed at gaining independence and escaping the dominance of the elders. Positive group activities are effective in shaping desirable social behaviors. But group pressures are not always positive, and the teenager must learn to overcome the negative desires of the group, with the help of his family.
Another feature of teenagers is their quest for popularity. In boys, factors such as being active in group activities, being skilled in playing games and sports, having passion and humor, being jubilant, showing constant friendly behavior, etc. are among the factors that help to gain popularity among peers.
Gradually, adolescents are attracted to members of the opposite sex. Although some teens avoid any romantic relationships at this age, some others may pay too much attention to it and even experience sexual intercourse, which may have serious consequences for them.
Moral growth:
Moral development is closely related to social development. Family and community are effective in obtaining desirable moral qualities.
In adolescents, attention to motivation and intentions gradually increases, and they value such concepts as conscience, justice, and fair behavior and react to older adults' disregard for ethics.
Gradually, as a result of environmental effects, good moral traits such as honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, righteousness, self-esteem, respect for the rights of others, acceptance of responsibility, and so on are formed in adolescents, or on the contrary, disagreeable traits develop in them.