Introduction
Adolescence, maturation stage between childhood and adulthood. The term denotes the period from the onset of puberty to maturity and usually begins around the age of fourteen in males and twelve in females.
Intellectual development
During adolescence, radical changes in intellectual functions do not occur, but the ability to understand complex problems gradually develops. French psychologist Jean Piaget determined that adolescence is the beginning of the thinking stage of formal operations
Sexual development
The physical changes that occur at puberty are responsible for the appearance of the sexual instinct. At this stage, their satisfaction is complicated, due to both the numerous social taboos and the lack of adequate knowledge about sexuality. However, beginning in the 1960s, sexual activity among teens has increased.
Emotional development
American psychologist G. Stanley Hall stated that adolescence is a period of emotional stress produced by the important and rapid psychological changes that occur at puberty. However, studies by the American anthropologist Margaret Mead showed that emotional stress is avoidable, although it is determined by cultural reasons.
conclusion
Adolescence is a very beautiful stage in our life, however, we must take many precautions not to do something that we will later regret, such as catching a sexually transmitted disease or unwanted pregnancy, we must live it calmly but responsibly.
