Question

Adolesecence is considered a critical stage in the life of boys and girls. Explain this statement.

Answer 1

Adolescence is considered a critical stage in the life of boys and girls as the sex hormones and growth hormones bring about rapid changes in them and the reproductive organs become functionally active which bring about certain changes in girls like:

1. development of breasts,
2. development of hips,
3. high pitch voice,

onset of menstruation and in boys like:

1. deep voice,
2. growth of facial and public hair,
3. growth spurs,
4. acne outburst take place.

Adolescence is the stage of life when boys and girls reach puberty and they need to adjust sexually. Adolescence can be an emotional time which brings along mood changes, increased sexual urges and desire to the independent. Children might become rebels and undergo psychological problems.