Adolescent Psychology
My Views By ages 15–17, girls have usually reached full physical development. By age 16, boys are close to completing puberty,which is usually achieved by ages 17 or 18. Teenage and early adult males may continue to gain natural muscle growth even after puberty. Adolescence is characterized by a number of cognitive, emotional, physical and attitudinal changes, which can be a cause of conflict on one hand and positive personality development on the other. The home environment and parents are still important for the behaviors and choices of adolescents. Adolescents who have a good relationship with their parents are less likely to engage in various risk behaviors, such as smoking, drinking or fighting. In conflict with their parents, adolescents are more flexible than younger children, but more hostile and rigid compared to adults. The topics of conflicts between adolescents and their parents are often about the extent to which parents can control and supervise the adolescent,...