ADOLESCENCE

By: Group 8 ONG, Jeniffer PALACIOS, Pia PASCUAL, Patricia POQUIZ, Dom

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ADOLESCENCE
from Latin adolescere, meaning "to grow up is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority). The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years. (12-19 years old)

Early Adolescence
I. Approximately 10-14 years of age

Middle Adolescence
Approximately 15-16 years of age

Late Adolescence
Approximately 17-21 years of age PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT GIRLS BOYS Rapid gains in Rapid gains in height and height and weight weight Breast Facial hair development growth Hips become Enlarged rounded Adams apple. Female Increased size reproductive of penis and components testicles increase in size such as the uterus, vagina, labia, and clitoris. Menstruation Sperm production

How Do These Changes Affect Teens? Teens frequently sleep longer. Teens may be more clumsy because of growth spurts. Teenage girls may become overly sensitive about their weight. Teens may be concerned because they are not physically developing at the same rate as their peers. Teens may feel awkward about demonstrating affection to the opposite sex parent. Teens may ask more direct questions about sex. How to cope with the changes Don't criticize or compare the teens to others. Get enough sleep. Encourage and model healthy eating habits. Encourage and model physical activity. II. Cognitive Development Developing advanced reasoning skills. Developing abstract thinking skills. Developing the ability to think about thinking in a process known as "metacognition."

How Do These Changes Affect Teens? Teens demonstrate a heightened level of self-consciousness. Teens tend to believe that no one else has ever experienced similar feelings and emotions. Teens tend to believe that no one else has ever experienced similar feelings and emotions.

Teens tend to exhibit the "it can't happen to me" syndrome also known as a "personal fable. Teens tend to become very causeoriented. Teens tend to exhibit a "justice" orientation.

How to cope with the changes Get teens involved in discussing their behavioral rules and consequences. Provide opportunities for teens to participate in controlled risky behavior. Provide opportunities for teens to get involved in community service. III. Psycho-Social Development

How to cope with the changes Encourage involvement in multiple groups or activities both within school and after-school. Praise teens for their efforts as well as their abilities. Help teens explore career goals and options. Allow teens to have input into curfew and other family rules. Continue to provide a structured environment. Teens should be allowed to have more independence, but not enough to place them in jeopardy. IV. Emotional Problems Over-eating, excessive sleepiness and a persistent over-concern with appearance may be signs of emotional distress. Anxiety may produce phobias and panic attacks. At some time, 4 out of 10 adolescents have felt so miserable that they have cried and wanted to get away from everyone and everything.

Establishing an identity. Establishing autonomy. Establishing intimacy. Becoming comfortable with one's sexuality. Achievement.

How Do These Changes Affect Teens? Teens begin to spend more time with their friends than their families. Teens may have more questions about sexuality. Teens may begin to keep a journal. When they are in their rooms, teens may begin to lock their bedroom doors. Locking doors is a way to establish privacy. Teens may become involved in multiple hobbies or clubs. Teens may become elusive about where they are going or with whom. Teens may become more argumentative. Teens may not want to be seen with parents in public. Teens may begin to interact with parents as people.

Teenage years and milestones The teen years are often tumultuous as bodies are changing and academics became more demanding. Armed with information about the key developmental tasks and milestones, parents can be prepared to understand, relate, and communicate with their teen about the multitude of changes occurring during this age period.

Physical Milestones Rapid increase in height, weight, and strength with the onset of adolescence

The secondary sex characteristics The time of refinement Its important for us to have healthy eating habits, a well balanced diet, and some physical activity each day to ensure continued growth and proper development during these years.

Does well in school Takes appropriate responsibility for homework with little prodding Assumes responsibility for his or her own health Is comfortable in asking parents questions Generally cooperative and considerate, although at times is inconsistent and unpredictable

Social, Relational and Emotional Milestones Development of autonomy and independence from parents Establishment of personal identity and ideology Greater but less intense peer relations Mood swings, rebellious feeling and instances Feeling of worries in academic standing

Intellectual Milestones Develops abstract reasoning and formulating hypothesis Develops decision making skills Thriving on argument and discussions.

Traits of the Adolescents who is doing WELL Is in good health and has a good food habits Believes that he or she will do well Has self-confidence and a sense of pride and competence Enjoys close interactions with peers (especially same-sex friendships) Recognizes the need for rules and fair play. Is energetic, enthusiastic and vital Has reasonable athletic ability Has a dramatic, artisitic, or musical talent