12 - 19 years

12 - 19 years

1. Physical

   • Puberty- Girls can start from 11 or earlier but most start in their early teensand boys will start later at 13-14 years.
     • Become more coordinated and stronger

2. Intellectual

   • They will be learning many different subjects at once
     • Make decisions on their futures, what exams to take , where they will go after school- work or collage

3. Social & Emotional

   • The changes in their bodies can make them self-conscious and awkward
     • Develop their own personality more, they will have their own tastes in clothes, music etc
     • May enter their first serious relationship
   • can start using drugs, smoking, drinking etc to follow peer groups
     • Due to low self-esteem can develop eating disorders, self harming etc

4. Communication & Language

   • they test their new sophisticated language skills, sarcasm, witticisms etc
     • Take an interest in satire and other off-beat humour
     • Can use their language skills in debating

5. Moral

   • Will argue with parents and question what they are asked to do
     • Understand moral issues