Problem: During adolescence the poles are identity versus identity confusion. At this stage previous identity developments either come together or not. It is a time of rebellion against the rules and norms of society. Fidelity is the strength: loyalty to self, others, and to personal ideologies. Ideologies must be adopted, but the danger is subordination of identity to ideology. Identity confusion involves confounding our identities with those of close others. the situation is my son is trying to fit in with other as he is a freshman and new to high school this year and has gotten into some trouble. Need Assignment Help?