Adolescence Physical Development Essay

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Physical Development in Adolescences From the ages one to eighteen child and adolescent development has progressed in numerous of ways. There are various theories in reference to the development of children and adolescences. In order for children to mature, they have to feel protected and safe. They must also have explorations of their actions as well as their feelings. To thrive in this type of environment it must also be stimulated physically as well cognitively all while experiencing and maintaining concepts that are innovating and unique and familiar. Also, a child, in this environment must be able to experience the norms of society as well as grow into a functional adult. A child will be unsuccessful in functioning in this society without this important part.
Issues in Adolescence and Early Adolescence Physical Development/ Trends- Past/Current
Diet and exercise, driving, interest in school, family and friends were the trends the past one hundred years. Those trends remain true today, however they have a spin to them. Diet and exercise come with children wanting to look like the stars of Hollywood. Children back then and even now are faced with being bulimic and anorexic. Teenage pregnancy in the 19th and 20th century was on the rise then and more prevalent now. …show more content…

Adolescents and early adolescents are now experiment with drugs, prescription drugs, as well as criminal matters. Adolescents also have no-care attitude. Adolescents have been portrayed as not having respect for authority. Kids from age ten to seventeen are engaging in sexual activity. “Increasingly, however, as social puberty lags behind physical puberty, the results can be ill‐informed health‐damaging behavior. Thus, early sexual activity is associated with unprotected sex and, consequently, sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies,” (Wellings.et.al.

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