Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that the child from my aunt's family seems to be showing some rebellious behavior and often opposes the parents. I feel his temper is also quite strong. The family members say he seems to be entering his adolescence, but the child is still young, only 17 years old. So, I would like to ask the doctor, what is the typical age range for adolescence?Doctor's answer:
Adolescence is the transitional period from childhood to adulthood. It is a continuous process. Adolescence is a crucial stage of psychological development. The onset of adolescence is related to physical development. Girls enter adolescence earlier than boys, starting around the ages of 10-12, while boys start between the ages of 12-14. The onset of menstruation in girls and nocturnal emissions in boys mark the arrival of adolescence. Adolescence is a period of physical development. Pay attention to nutrition. Pay attention to personal hygiene.