Adolescence and its wonders
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to
adulthood. According to World Health Organization the ''period between 10 and
19 years of age'’ is known as adolescence. This adolescence period brings many
changes as well as many challenges to youth. Knowing how to overcome the physical,
social and emotional changes will help you to cope with the challenges
associated with them will shows the wonders of adolescence.
This is the period in your life you experienced most types of
challenges such as sports injuries, accidents in daily life, disasters, sexual
abuse and more. In this article we hope to explain more about that various
challenges you face and wonders of the adolescence.
The main points we considering on this are as follows:
- Why adolescence is an important period in your life?
- Problems and challenges during adolescence
- Physical changes during adolescence of males and females
- Mental and social changes during adolescence
- Good qualities of an adolescent
- How to overcome challenges encountered during adolescence

Why adolescence is an important period in your life?
Many physical
and social changes happens around you because this is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood and
as well as this is a special passage in human life. Adolescents are one of the
most valuable assets a nation has.
In this
period
- Rapid physical, mental and social changes occur
- You are ready to take on responsibilities
- You come up with new ideas.
- You are ready to explore and experiment
Problems and challenges during adolescence
We can categorize Problems and challenges during adolescence
into,
- Problems related to nutrition
- Problems due to growth and appearance
- Problems associated with the development of secondary sexual characteristics
- Problems due to sexuality
- Problems due to peer groups
- Problems arising from the use of illicit substances
- Problems due to education and exam pressure
- Problems encountered with the media
Problems related to nutrition
An unbalanced diet, over
consumption of food, fast food, a diet high in wheat flour, oil or sugar can
lead to obesity and other diseases. Malnutrition also causes many problems at
this age. Therefore, it is very important for you to have a balanced diet as
well as a nutritious diet with all the nutrients during this time.
Problems due to growth and appearance
Both males and females
are concerned about growth and appearance during this period. Many of them
compare their body complexion, height, being fat or thin, nature of hair,
present of acne with others. Boys may want to increase their physical strength
and physical appearance while girls may want to enhance their beauty.
Problems associated with the development of secondary sexual characteristics
Delayed beard growth, less of physical growth and penis size
is some problems faced by male adolescents. Among girls, there may be some
problems such as voice changes, concern about breast size, appearance problems, menstrual cycle
irregularities, menstrual pain and discomfort. Menarche and production
of semen depend on various factors such as genetic composition, environment, growth
and level of nutrition.
Problems due to sexuality
Myths about sex (e.g.
menstruation is considered an unclean period), sexual abuse, unwanted
pregnancy, etc. can be seen as sexual problems. Rape or unintentional sexual
intercourse can lead to pregnancy. Unwanted pregnancy can lead to many
problems.
Unwanted pregnancy
Many of the physical,
mental and social changes that occur during adolescence prepare girls to bear a
child in a responsible way in the future. Adolescence is the period where you
prepare yourself and continuously grow until about 20 years for this task.
Therefore you are not yet ready for it at this point. Even if a girl is
physically ready to bear a child Mental and social preparation is needed to
become a parent. This preparation varies from one to another depending on your
religion, culture and the country you live in. Getting pregnant is a very
responsible task. You should not take that responsibility until you have
completed your education, attained economic stability and you are ready to
bring up a child according to socially accepted norms. Due to poor sexual
education, rape and by acting out their feelings instead of rational thinking are
the reasons some girls have unwanted pregnancies. Boys who become fathers due
to sexual liaisons at an inappropriate age face psychological and social
problems.
The following factors
can also be caused for pregnancy in adolescence.
Physical changes |
Psychological
changes or social factors |
• Sexual
stimulation • Physical
development |
• Attraction
towards the opposite sex • Romantic
relationships • Desire to be
outstanding • Desire adult
company • Desire to
experiment • Interest in
one’s body • Ignorance about
outcomes of sexual intercourse and pregnancy • Not being
concerned about one’s safety |
Problems that arise from unwanted pregnancies
Undesired difficulties can bring for you and
the offspring by becoming a parent before you attain physical, mental, social
and financial stability.
Some problems which
can occur due to unwanted pregnancies are,
- Can be isolate from society
- Early termination of education
- Uncertainty about your and your child's future
- Early and forced marriages leading to despair
- Unhappiness and possible divorce.
- A baby born under such circumstances
might be malnourished and may even die at an early age.
Hence the society may consider such children
as illegitimate and marginalize them, some people perform abortions to avoid
unwanted child birth. However,
abortion is illegal most countries. Abortions performed illegally and secretly
in non-sterile environments can be hazardous to health and even lead to death
of the mother. Such illegal abortions are considered an offence and penalized.
Under no circumstance can teenage pregnancies be approved. However knowingly or
unknowingly if one gets pregnant, help should be sought from parents, close
relatives as well as social service agencies without delay.
Problems due to peer groups
Although peer
suggestions and attitudes are important at this stage, Unwillingness to go
along with them may cause rejection and isolation from the group. But experimenting
illicit drugs, alcohol, smoking and engaging in unsuitable sexual activities at
this stage can lead many problems. So avoiding such occasions is wise.
Problems arising from the use of illicit substances
Due to use
of illicit drugs,
- One can be rejected
by society.
- Education can be jeopardized.
- Can be expelled from school or work place.
- Can be get involved in thefts which can lead to being jailed or sent to probation.
- Can lead to long term harm to the body or even cause death.
- Will be banned from taking part in competitive sports
Problems due to education and exam pressure
- Problems due to education and exam pressure
- Difficulties in understanding and remembering school works
- Inability to deal with the broad curriculum in schools.
- Fear of reactions from parents and society due to failing exams
- Weaknesses in getting a job due to poor qualifications
- Existing competitive environment for education
Problems encountered with the media
Misleading advertising,
new songs, unnecessary drama, unnecessary film and false propaganda may create
problems, if you try to experiment with them.
Physical changes during adolescence of males and females
Changes in males
- Increase
in height, weight and muscle mass
- Broadening of shoulders
- Growth of hair in the axillary, chest, pubic and limbs
- Growth of beard
- Increase in the size of genitals
- Production of sperm
- Adam’s apple (larynx) becomes prominent and Voice becomes deep
- Development of acne on the face
- Increase perspiration and body odour
Changes in females
- Increase in height, weight and broadening
of hips
- Development of breasts and skin becomes smooth
- Appearance of axillary and pubic hair
- Increase in size of genitalia
- Development of acne on the face
- Increase perspiration and body odour
- Start of menstruation and Production of vaginal secretions
Mental and social changes during adolescence
Due to production of FSH and LH hormones by the pituitary
gland, oestrogen secreted by the ovaries in females and testosterone secreted
by the testes in males many of the physical and mental changes in adolescence
occur. The action of these hormones cause secondary sexual characteristics in
males and females. Due to these hormones many changes in the reproductive
system such as production of sperm and activation of ovaries occur and accelerated
growth or a growth spurt is seen. Because of these hormones changes following
behaviors can be seen with a teenager.
1. Interest in
one’s body
2. Interested in
working for the common good
3. Tend to stand up
against injustice
4. Desire to
experiment
5. Greater
creativity
6. Prefers to make
independent decisions
7. Desire to
display capabilities and be outstanding
8. Interest in the
opposite sex
9. Interest in
forming romantic relationships
10. Development of
sexual feelings
11. Prefer company
of adults
12. Interested in
aesthetic activities
Good qualities of an adolescent
Adolescent brings many good qualities to once
life by using them in a positive manner, you will be able to overcome day today
challenges easily.
- Creativity
and exploration
- Bravery
- Aesthetic sense
- Generosity
- Dedication to and enjoyment of social service
- Setting an example to peers and young
- Democracy
- Fairness
- Independence and Testing Boundaries
How to overcome challenges encountered during adolescence?
Adolescence is a period in life
where many physical, psychological and social changes take place. Hormones of
your body and your physical environment have an influence on these changes. To
overcome challenges during adolescence, it is important to use your
intelligence in a positive manner and develop good social skills.
You can overcome challenges in
adolescence,
- By developing skills in thinking you can make responsible decisions, think in a creative manner, develop analytical thinking and develop logical thinking.
- By getting involved in aesthetic activities such as dancing, arts, journalism or singing
- By seeking an adult’s opinion before venturing out to explore, experiment, test and get involved in social responsibility projects
- By Getting involve in religious activities
- By doing sports, learn methods of self-protection and improve physical fitness
- By having a good understanding of reproductive health and functions of the human body By reading relevant educational books.
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