Analysis: The Three Stages Of Adolescence

Adolescence, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as the state or process of growing up, the period of life from puberty to maturity terminating legally at the age of majority, a stage of development prior to maturity. It is known as the developmental stage that lies between childhood and adulthood. One is no longer considered a child, but not yet an adult. Dr. Neil K. Kaneshiro of the University Of Washington School Of Medicine says in this stage, “children develop the ability to understand abstract ideas, establish and maintain satisfying relationships, move toward a more mature sense of themselves and their purpose, and question old values without losing their identity.” Adolescence is divided into three stages: early, middle, and late.
During adolescence, teenagers are in the process of trying to find their own unique values and lifestyles. Robert S. Feldman, author of Development Across The Life Span, described that, “this …show more content…
“Production of hormones that triggers the start of adolescence, have boys may developing feelings of anger and annoyance that are associated with higher hormone levels while in girls the emotions produced by hormone production are somewhat different as in higher levels of hormones are associated with anger and depression” (Feldman 344). In the past, girls tended to react to menarche with anxiety, today, however, society’s view of menstruation is more positive (Feldman 345). It is seen that teenagers entering puberty are embarrassed by the changes that are occurring. Girls, in particular, are often unhappy with their new bodies (Feldman 345). Jean Ford discussed way to protect oneself from emotional extremes. Accept oneself, and learn to focus on what one likes. Get plenty of rest, at least nine hours a night. Avoid stimulants like caffeine. Recognize one’s triggers and avoid them. Know individual cycles. Exercise to relieve stress. Pamper oneself once in a while, and talk about it