Training Kit on the Art of Dealing with Adolescents
Adolescence is one of the most critical stages that a human being passes through among his various phases, characterised by continuous renewal and advancement along the path of ascent towards sound human perfection. The danger inherent in this stage, which carries a person from childhood to adulthood, lies in the changes in the various aspects of growth (physical, physiological, mental, social, emotional, religious and moral), and in the fact that during it the person is exposed to numerous internal and external conflicts.
Adolescence
This is the period that begins with sexual puberty and continues until the attainment of maturity.
Characteristics of the Adolescence Stage
Clear growth towards maturity in all aspects and dimensions of personality.
Progress towards sexual, mental, emotional and social maturity.
Adolescence is considered a dynamic stage, and most of the physiological and psychological processes that occur to the adolescent during it are not stable.