Adolescence

Adolescence

Adolescence

The transition phase from a child to an adult is known as Adolescence period. Adolescence undergo many physical, cognitive and behavioral changes, and they can become perplex creatures for their parents. Adolescence extends from an age of 12 to 19 years of Age and divided in three categories. The first category is of early adolescence from the age 12 to 14, middle adolescence extends from 14 to 17, while late adolescence starts from 17 and ends at 19.

Adolescent years bring with it a lot of physical development and changes within an individual. These changes include growth in height, development of bones muscles and organs. Males and Females both undergo puberty during this period. It is termed as the sexual maturation of the child. Males typically achieve their sexual maturation at an average age of 12.5 years, while females achieve it at an average of 10.5.

Beside physical development, Adolescents also undergo cognitive development. They start to acquire knowledge and apply the learned concepts in various tasks performed. They take keen interest in learning new concepts and indulge in various activities. They take an interest in learning driving, cooking, playing games and fixing things. During this period, Adolescents in top-notch position in primary or junior schools now enter into the middle or high school. A sense of ego also develops among individuals in such age group that no one can understand them (Adams, 2000).

Adolescents undergo significant social development. They often have friction with their siblings, parents and relatives. Parents during this age group are very conscious of their child activities, and they do not allow much space to their children. Teenager takes this aspect negatively, and assumes that their parents are too interfering, and they do not understand their needs and wants. Teens want to spend most of their time with their ...