Adolescence Developmental Stages

1. It is important for the parents to know how the principal developmental milestone for adolescence because it can help them handle the child better as they go through puberty. There are two different stages, early adolescence and late adolescence. Early adolescence is puberty and a variety of physical changes that are associated with sexual maturation. During this stage the girl begins developing breast and her first menstrual period. Boys begin to start puberty around the age of 12 and ends when they turn 16. Late adolescence starts after 16 and continues until the age of 18. During this time the adolescence goes through psychosocial changes as the individual tries to increase independence. Parents typically worry about the child’s safety …show more content…
During adolescence there is an increase in food intake. Parents can promote healthy eating habits at home and make sure the child is getting a lot of the correct food. It is also important for the parent to be on the look out for eating disorder, especially in females. Adolescence should still go for their annual visits and by going to the doctors it can help the adolescence learn about healthy lifestyle habits. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in children between the ages of 11 to 24 years old. Parents should pay attention to teens psychological well being to make sure the teen isn’t depressed or have any problems that can lead to suicide. By the parent looking for the signs they can keep up with how the teen is feeling emotionally and have a trusting relationship. Another important thing that parents need to teach teens is about sex, and how to be protected if they choose to do it. This can help the family as well as the individual themselves from getting into a situation he or she is not prepared for or mature enough to handle …show more content…
The role of being a grandparent does not have any clear boundaries or definitions and it is composed of different aspects. The transition begins when the adult becomes a parent for the first time and the first child usually has a special place in the heart of the grandparents. Grandparents can act as a family caretaker, serves as a family historian and provides companionship for grandchildren in shared social activities. Gender plays a role in how someone approaches the grand parenting role. Women tend to be actively involved with their grandchildren while men may emphasize their interactions to tasks related to outside the