Adolecencia temprana y tardía

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Early adolescence (10 to 14 years)

Taken in a broad sense, it could be considered as early adolescence

period extending between 10 and 14 years old. It is at this stage in the

that, generally, begin to manifest physical changes, usually

I begin with a sudden acceleration of growth, followed by development

of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics. These changes

They external are often very obvious and can be cause for anxiety as well

as enthusiasm for individuals whose bodies are suffering

transformation.

Internal changes taking place in the individual, though less obvious, are

equally deep. A recent neuroscientific research shows that in

these years of early adolescence, the brain undergoes a sudden development

electrical and physiological. The number of brain cells can almost be doubled

in the course of a year, while neural networks are reorganized radically

with repercussions on the emotional, physical and mental capacity.

Physical and sexual, earlier development in which girls enter puberty

about 12 to 18 months before the men- reflected in similar trends

in brain development. The frontal lobe, the part of the brain that governs the

reasoning and decision-making, starts to develop during adolescence

early. Because this development starts later and takes longer

in men, their tendency to act impulsively and to think in a

uncritically it lasts much longer than in girls. This phenomenon contributes

the widespread perception that girls mature much earlier than boys.

It is during early adolescence that girls and boys charge

greater awareness of gender than when they were younger, and they can adjust their behavior

or appearance standards observed. They may be victims of acts

intimidation or harassment, or participate in them, and also feel confused about

of their own personal and sexual identity.

Early adolescence should be a stage in which children have with

a clear and safe to get reconciled with this cognitive transformation space,

emotional, sexual and psychological violence, free from the burden of performing functions

own adult and with the full support of responsible adults in the home,

school and community. Given the social taboos that often surround the

puberty is particularly important to give teenagers at this stage all

the information they need to protect themselves from HIV, other infections transmission

sex, early pregnancy and sexual violence and exploitation. For

many children, this knowledge comes too late, if at all, when

They have already affected the course of their lives and ruined their development and welfare.

Late adolescence (15 to 19 years)

Late adolescence covers the back of the second decade of life,

broadly between 15 and 19 years old. By then, usually

there have been the most important physical changes, the body continues

developing. The brain also continues to develop and reorganized, and

the ability for analytical and reflective thinking increases markedly. The

views of members of his group still tend to be important at the beginning

this stage, but its influence decreases to the extent that adolescents

gain more confidence and clarity in their identity and their own opinions.

Recklessness-a common feature of early and middle adolescence, when

individuals experience with the "adult behavior" - declines during the

late adolescence, to the extent that the ability to assess develops

risks and make informed decisions. However, cigarette smoking and experimentation

with drugs and alcohol often acquired at this early stage

foolhardy to continue for late adolescence and even into adulthood.

For example, it is estimated that 1 in 5 teenagers between 13 and 15 years

smoke, and about half of those who start smoking in adolescence

They continue to do so for at least 15 years. The other aspect of explosive development

brain that occurs during adolescence is which can be serious and

permanently affected by the excessive use of drugs and alcohol.

In late adolescence, girls tend to be at higher risk than men

of negative consequences for health, including depression; and often

discrimination and abuse based on gender magnifies these risks. The

Girls have a particular propensity to suffer from eating disorders, such

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