self-importance
pretentiousness
The reasons behind the choices we make whilst growing up are not always obvious and are often __________________.
obscure
To like or choose to do an activity: _____ in for
go
Not to face the consequences: _____ away with
get
To meet expectations: _____ up to
live
a shop
retail
control someome for your own advantage
manipulate
To confront: _____ up against
come
consider unworthy
disdain
be more extensive
go further
To defend: _____ up for
stand
intolerant
narrow-minded
cancelled
scrapped
adjust
tailor
To talk about something for a long time, often in an annoying way: _____ on about
go
exactly right
spot on
be involved in
get caught up in
Bullying can often often be caused by a child being __________________ for being different.
singled out
have no significant or successful result
come to nothing
__________________ with who we are can be an enormous challenge during adolescence.
Getting to grips
lead in, help guide
usher in
improrove the way you do something
up your game
To complain to someone: _____ on at
go
those who refuse to change
diehards
understand
get your head around something
without putting in any effort
get something on a plate
unhappiness
doom and gloom
If a person is a __________________ athlete or musician, they can often be pushed by a parent into living a life they would choose for themselves.
budding
the things that are normal
norms
To get up to date: _____ up with
catch
Our parents’ values and beliefs have a significant role in __________________ our personality.
shaping
criticise
do someone down
claim
purport
To not do something that is expected of you: _____out of
get
your position or opinion
stance
When a child is bullied at school, some parents are torn between not wanting to __________________ and standing up for their child.
make a fuss
arrogant and superior
condescending
Often, children can be __________________ just because they want to stand out.
ridiculed
Many people’s __________________ of identity is developed at an early age.
sense
change
shift