84 books
—
10 voters
Adolescence
Adolescence (from Latin adolescere, meaning "to grow up") is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority).
The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years, though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in ...more
The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years, though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in ...more
Most Read This Week
The official book club of Youth Hacks, and internet talk show for youth workers. In December 201…more
11 members,
last active 14 years ago
Ms. Vaughn's Sophomore American Literature class.…more
54 members,
last active 10 years ago
A place to share and talk about books and fictional characters dealing with orthodontic braces!
…more
2 members,
last active 9 years ago
A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent …more
1,692 members,
last active 11 days ago