 This can lead to new cultural allegiances, in the (sometimes flawed) search for a more enduring sense of meaning.The teenager seeks to perceive him or herself as a valued contributor to aspects of culture that more convincingly outlive or transcend the mortal individual's lifespan.However, since the parents also instill their cultural beliefs onto the child, if the child does not come to associate their parents‘ mortality with their cultural beliefs, the chances of rebellion decrease.