Adolescence is an age where proper guidance and sport can help children become better human beings. If parents understand children in this phase, they will also be able to take better decisions for the future.

Adolescence : These days a Netflix web series 'Adolescence' is in the news. This series is making a splash on OTT. The story of this show is about 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who has been arrested by the police for the murder of his own classmate. In the film, the life of teenagers, their mental and physical changes have been shown in a realistic manner. But do you know what adolescence is, how it affects children and why it is very important for every parent to know about it. Let's know...

what is adolescence 

The word 'Adolescence' means adolescence. The age between 10 and 19 years is when a child develops the ability to differentiate between good and bad. Adolescence is the period when children change rapidly physically, mentally and emotionally. During this time, children not only feel changes in their body, but their way of thinking, behavior and emotions also change.

three stages of adolescence 

Early adolescence (10-13 years) – Beginning of body changes, a period of moving beyond innocence.

Middle adolescence (14-17 years) - desire to be independent and growing influence of friends

Late adolescence (18-19 years) - towards responsibility and maturity 

Changes in children during adolescence

Physical Changes

In boys, beard and moustache grow, voice changes, muscles grow.

Weight and height gain in girls, hormonal changes, onset of periods.

Mental Changes

The ability to think and understand increases.

Questions arise about one's own identity.

The tendency to argue increases.

Emotional Changes

having mood swings

Anger, loneliness or rebellious nature may be visible.

Advice from friends matters more.

Why is it important for parents to understand adolescence

1. Understanding the psychology of children

If parents notice a change in the behavior of their teenage children, then instead of scolding them, try to understand them.

2. Have a frank conversation

Children grapple with many questions during this period, but often hesitate to talk to their parents. It is important to talk to them openly.

3. Avoid bad habits

This is an age when problems like wrong friendships, screen addiction, side effects of social media and mental stress are common in children. Parents need to be alert.

4. Be supportive, not strict

Many parents become strict with their children at this age, which can make the child rebellious. So avoid doing this, understand them and their feelings, guide them as much as possible.