QUESTION 4:
Thandeka is Sipho’s younger sister. She is struggling to figure out her identity. She has always been a good student and has done well in school, but she is unsure of what she wants to do with her future. She is interested in art and music, but her parents have told her those are not practical career choices. Thandeka is also struggling with her sexuality and is unsure if she is gay or straight. She has never dated anyone and is afraid to tell her family or friends about her feelings.
4.1 Referring to Louw & Louw (2022), discuss the factors that may contribute to Thandeka’s identity formation? (14)

4.2 How do adolescent friendship relationships differ from previous phases?(6)

4.3 What role does social media play in peer interactions and friendships? (5)

4.4 How can you, as a teacher, support the identity formation process of an adolescent? ​