Cognitively, adolescents are growing in their ability to think abstractly. They can now begin to grapple with concepts like love, truth, or justice. Since these ideals seem fresh and new to them, adolescents sometimes display an excitement about them which is rarer among older people. They also have a new ability to perceive the contradictions and hypocrisies of adult society, but may be unable to process this new knowledge charitably and responsibly. Some may respond with cynicism or apathy, while