In addition to physical signs of sexual development, puberty also involves psychological (emotional) and social development, in which the adolescent begins to establish his or her independence and own identity. During adolescence, teens begin to evaluate their personal strengths and weaknesses, create long-term goals, and make decisions about their future. Before this age, many kids have more unrealistic expectations about their future (e.g., "I'm going to be a professional athlete," "I'm going to marry a movie star."). They also begin to establish their sexuality.
In early adolescence, both boys and girls often struggle with body image and self-esteem. They may wonder if they are developing normally and may show an interest in members of the opposite sex. In fact, many young teens develop strong friendships with members of the opposite sex, in addition to friendships with members of same sex, which become increasingly important during this time.
During the middle teen years, adolescents often become more comfortable with their bodies and with their sexuality. Many teens begin dating between the ages of 14 and 16. At this age, adolescents usually are self-centered and relationships tend to be one-sided.
In addition to physical signs of sexual development, puberty also involves psychological (emotional) and social development, in which the adolescent begins to establish his or her independence and own identity. During adolescence, teens begin to evaluate their personal strengths and weaknesses, create long-term goals, and make decisions about their future. Before this age, many kids have more unrealistic expectations about their future (e.g., "I'm going to be a professional athlete," "I'm going to marry a movie star."). They also begin to establish their sexuality.
In early adolescence, both boys and girls often struggle with body image and self-esteem. They may wonder if they are developing normally and may show an interest in members of the opposite sex. In fact, many young teens develop strong friendships with members of the opposite sex, in addition to friendships with members of same sex, which become increasingly important during this time.
During the middle teen years, adolescents often become more comfortable with their bodies and with their sexuality. Many teens begin dating between the ages of 14 and 16. At this age, adolescents usually are self-centered and relationships tend to be one-sided.
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