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Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

This document discusses normal development during middle and late adolescence. It is divided into three stages - early (ages 12-14), middle (ages 15-17), and late (ages 18-20). During middle adolescence, most girls have completed puberty by age 15 while boys continue maturing physically. Emotionally, teens may stress over academics and be self-involved. Socially, friends become more important and teens explore relationships. Mentally, teens can better set goals and think about the future. The document provides tips for teens to become responsible and prepared for adulthood such as focusing on studies, maintaining health, communicating with parents, thinking before acting, resisting temptations, and being accountable.

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Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

This document discusses normal development during middle and late adolescence. It is divided into three stages - early (ages 12-14), middle (ages 15-17), and late (ages 18-20). During middle adolescence, most girls have completed puberty by age 15 while boys continue maturing physically. Emotionally, teens may stress over academics and be self-involved. Socially, friends become more important and teens explore relationships. Mentally, teens can better set goals and think about the future. The document provides tips for teens to become responsible and prepared for adulthood such as focusing on studies, maintaining health, communicating with parents, thinking before acting, resisting temptations, and being accountable.

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DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

IN MIDDLE AND LATE


ADOLESCENCE

 LEADER
ILUSTRISIMO, MARK CHRISTIAN V.
 MEMBER
ROXAS, KIAN CKLAIN
PLATA, RYAN JAMES
MARTINEZ, JHON PAUL
SANTOS, JEFFREY
AMPARO, FRANCIS L.
NECESARIO, ARJAN T.
PAGUIRIGAN, RAPHAEL
Normal Development: Middle
Adolescence
Adolescence is divided into 3 stages: early (12 to 14 years), middle (15 to 17 years), and late (18 to 20
years). While certain attitudes, behaviors, and physical milestones tend to occur at certain ages, a wide
range of growth and behavior for each age is normal. These guidelines show general progress through the
developmental stages rather than fixed requirements. It is perfectly natural for a teen to reach some
milestones earlier and other milestones later than the general trend.

Physical Development

 Most girls have completed the physical changes related to puberty by age 15.
 Boys are still maturing and gaining strength, muscle mass, and height and are completing the
development of sexual traits.

Emotional Development

 May stress over school and test scores.


 Is self-involved (may have high expectations and low self-concept).
 Seeks privacy and time alone.
 Is concerned about physical and sexual attractiveness.
 May complain that parents prevent him or her from doing things independently.
 Starts to want both physical and emotional intimacy in relationships.

Social Development

 Is more and more aware of social behaviors of friends.


 Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values, and interests.
 Friends become more important.
 Starts to have more intellectual interests.
 Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others.
 May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, sex).

Mental Development

 Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the future.
 Has a better understanding of complex problems and issues.
 Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models.

If you have any concerns about your teen's own pattern of development, check with your health care
provide
Ways to Become a Responsible Adolescent
Prepared for Adult Life
Becoming responsible and being able to make good choices are very important traits no matter
what developmental stage you are in. It holds true for adolescents especially that they are just
beginning to internalize and imbibe virtues, values, and other essential qualities.

It may not be easy to be a teenager. There may be lots of things going on in various facets of
their lives. The demands and expectations of their parents and other people around them can
also be stressful. But the good news is, they can treat these ‘difficulties’ as ‘challenges’ which
can make their life exciting. Having that mindset is also an indication of becoming a responsible
and mentally mature adolescent.

The following are eight (8) simple rules which could help you, teenagers, to become a responsible
adolescent prepared for adult life:

1. Focus on your studies and do well in all of your endeavors. There is time for everything.

2. Take care of your health and hygiene. Healthy body and mind are important as you journey
through adolescence.

3. Establish good communication and relation with your parents or guardian. Listen to them.
This may be easier said than done at this stage, but creating good relationship with them will do
you good as they are the ones you can lean on especially in times of trouble.

4. Think a lot before doing something. Evaluate probable consequences before acting. Practice
self-control and self-discipline.

5. Choose to do the right thing. There are plenty of situations in which it is better to use your
mind rather than your heart.

6. Do your best to resist temptations, bad acts, and earthly pleasures and commit to being a
responsible adolescent.

7. Respect yourself. You are an adult in the making. Do not let your teenage hormones get into
you. If you respect yourself, others will respect you too.

8. Be prepared to be answerable or accountable for your actions and behavior. It is a part of


growing up and becoming an adult.

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