Not having sufficient skills to adjust to changes, they often become pre-occupied with themselves, their looks, clothes etc. This may lead them to spend hours admiring themselves in the mirror or worrying about their pimples, height, figure, hairstyles etc. Dating The strong emotions of early puberty continue into the later stages. However, the focus switches from self to interpersonal relationships. Though dating is not very common in India, the more adventurous youngsters venture to date each other, sometimes with much initial self-consciousness.
Casual relationships wear off, but serious ones persist.
At this time, the couple s decision whether to meet openly or resort to clandestine meetings is dependent on the social context. The boy may be anxious to be seen in public as a boost to his image, whereas the girl worries about her reputation. Thus, there is a struggle between the desire for sexual expression and the socio-ethical code. Despite the taboo on it, premarital sex is not unheard of in India. Greater mobility, greater anonymity, influence of the movies, peer group culture, and decline in parental authority are factors that have led to a reduction in inhibitions and thereby a greater incidence of premarital sex.