📑Reflective Journal 3 : Entering the Phase of Middle and Late Adolescents
“Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own.” — Bruce Lee
📌Adolescent Development
We all experience the adolescents, and that's natural. The change in body and mind is normal because it is for the child to transform itself psychologically and socially into a young adult. Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood. Children entering adolescence are going through a lot of changes (physical, intellectual, personality and social developmental). Adolescence begins at puberty, which occurs earlier, on average, than in the past. And we should understand Adolescent development because It helps us understand the changes that us, children are undergoing and have the right expectations and answers. Even when we are experiencing major problems or taking serious risks, it is important to understand the stage at which we are developing so that you can respond in the most helpful way.
📌Middle & Late Adolescence
The puberty for males and females is completed during the middle adolescence stage. Physical growth slows down for females, but continues for males. Teenagers in late adolescence/young adulthood typically experience less physical development and more cognitive development.In the Middle Adolescence, 14-17 years of age, some develop acne. Physical changes may be almost complete for females, and most girls have regular periods of time. At this age, many teens are interested in romantic and sexual relationships. They are very concerned about their appearance, and peer pressure is likely to peak at this age. In late adolescence, it covers the latter part of adolescent years, generally between the ages of 15 and 19. Major physical changes have usually occurred so far, although the body is still developing. At this stage, however, cognitive development is the main focus.