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Adolescence 

Adolescence is a changing stage of physical and physiological development that happens during the period between childhood and adulthood. It is quite true that adolescence is the pivotal phase in any human’s development and growth. Physical, emotional, mental, and attitudinal changes take place in this period. This is the age of stress and aggression. Psychologists consider this phase in human development as the most vulnerable period. If not handled properly, it can result in many unwanted and undesirable complications. This phase is the phase of emotional turmoil in which an adolescent feels quite confused. In adolescence, girls and boys float in a very vibrant and fantasy world. Thus everything looks vibrant to them. Adolescence may be a time of risk. Unlimited freedom brings disasters for them. They rush to the path of destruction without knowing the consequence. Gaining puberty and experiencing an alteration in tone are the most common phenomena of this stage. Flourishing of personality is introduced in this stage. The adolescents get emotional and find his/her personal identity. It is also a time of considerable risks. Many adolescents feel curious to use alcohol, cigarettes, or other drugs. Some of them get involved in sexual relationships that put themselves at high risk for injuries, pregnancies, STD and AIDS. Some of them may experience mental health problems too. Adolescents are not fully capable of understanding complex concepts and facing difficult situations. Such inability makes them particularly vulnerable to sexual exploitation and high risk behaviours. Families, communities, schools, health services and their workplaces should help them learn a wide range of skills. These skills can help them cope with the pressures they face. Thereby a successful transition from childhood to adulthood may be possible. Parents and members of the community must be very careful of them.