Most of us learn about what suits us and what we like in the end, but it takes courage and effort and indeed some may give up and not bother about that particular visual aspect of life. In Adolescence We all know that the adolescent is especially explosive. Those with RP are even more frustrated, when tensions build up it is hard to flounce out, in temper, if you are likely to fall over the step. It is also hard to protest by staying out late at night if you cannot see after dark. Explosiveness is a safety valve.
Tempers are necessary to healthy development.
If they are suppressed by practical limitations anger may fester and turn inward to depression. All of us with a sight problem are slightly more dependent on our friends and families than our sighted friends. If so it could well be stirring up trouble for the future - it is much harder to rebel in your 30's. We have already spoken of emotions that affect a family with RP and of course all of these could affect the adolescent too but on account of this stage, he or she is likely to feel them all and even more acutely. Anger and depression are two emotions which are most common.