The growing political and social divide in the United States continues to impact campus communities. Issues like freedom of speech, racism, sexual misconduct, and hazing can quickly create deep philosophical divides. While those working in student affairs who have had unique academic training related to the holistic development of all students…

This monograph presents, with extensive quotations, the feelings and thoughts of adolescent girls who were interviewed on the subjects of life goals, sexuality, adults, friends and loneliness, drugs and alcohol, school, youth organizations, and social-political concerns. The final chapter presents the author's conclusions. (CMG)