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2. Various Stages Growth & Development Conception (Womb) Death (Tomb)

3. Various Stages from Womb to Tomb I. Prenatal Stage (Before Birth / 9 Months) II. Infancy (After birth to end of 2nd year) III. Childhood Stage (From 3 to 12 years) VI. Adolescence Stage (From 13 to 19 years) V. Adult Stage (From 20 to 60 years) V. Old Age Stage (From 61….. To Death)

4. Adolescence (Fkug; gUtk;) This term comes from the Latin word “adolescere” – Means “to grow”

5. Adolescence (Fkug; gUtk;) It is a developmental stage, occurring from age 13 to 19, which marks a child’s transition to young adulthood. It is generally a time of self-discovery in which young people aim to define their place in the world. ghYzu;T Kjph;r;rpf;Fk; rl;lglgbahd Kjph;r;rpf;Fk; ,ilg;gl;l fhyNk Fkug; gUtk; mFk;. ------------- `u;yhf;

6. Adolescence • It is a transitional Period • It is a Period of Change • It is a Dreaded Age • It is the Threshold of Adulthood • It is a Time of Unrealism • It is a Time of Search for Identity

7. Major Physical changes • The body gets the final shape • The bones and muscles become strong • Sudden Changes in height and weight • The arms and legs will grow finer • Changes in voice takes place • The sexual organs become larger • Heart beat and pulse rate will be normal

8. Major Physical changes in Boys • Wrists become circular • The shoulders become round • Voice will change but it will be hoarse • Reaches the mature height at the age of 18 • Pubic hair growth @ armpit, leg, and chest • Lengthening of the penis takes place • First ejaculation takes place from 13 to 15

9. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Puberty in Boys Age (Years) Childhood

10. 14 15 16 17 18 19 Adolescence Puberty in Boys Age (Years) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Childhood

11. Puberty in Boys Age (Years) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Puberty Adolescence Childhood

12. Major Physical changes in Girls • At the age of 15 boys height>girls height • At the age of 13 girls height>boys height • Voice will change but it will be sweeter • Reaches the mature height at the age of 17 • Pubic hair growth at armpit & genital region • Pelvis bone will be broader in preparation for motherhood • Full breast development achieved from 12 to 18 years • In India the beginning of menstrual period is 13.5 years

13. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Puberty in Girls Age (Years) Childhood

14. 14 15 16 17 18 19 Adolescence Puberty in Girls Age (Years) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Childhood

15. Puberty in Girls Age (Years) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Puberty Adolescence Childhood

16. Puberty in Boys & Girls Age (Years) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Adolescence Childhood Puberty Overlaps the end of the Childhood and the beginning of Adolescence

17. Onset of Menstruation

18. Secondary sex characters Penis Testes Pubic Hair (Age) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Menarche Breast Pubic Hair (Age) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Boys In Girls

19. The Changes of Sexual Maturation During Adolescence

20. Body Image • Early Maturation – Boys who mature early tend to be more successful in athletics and have a more positive self-concept. Girls who mature early may endure ridicule and the physical changes may lead to some psychological challenges as suddenly they are faced with societal issues of female sexuality • Late Maturation – Boys may be viewed as less attractive if they are smaller in stature plus social life may suffer since they are expected to be bigger than the females they start dating. Girls who mature later may be overlooked in the dating arena as well and therefore have lower social status. However, they may end up with fewer emotional problems