The word adolescence comes from the Latin word adolescere, which means "to grow" or "to grow to maturity". It is defined as a period of growth between childhood and adulthood (deBrun, 1981). It is generally considered an intermediate stage between childhood and adulthood. In this sense, adolescence is likened to a bridge between childhood and adulthood over which individuals must pass before they take their place as mature, responsible, creative adults. Adolescence is a phase of life beginning in biology and ending in society. For the adolescent, this period is a dramatic challenge, one requiring adjustment to change in the self, in the family and in the peer group.
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