can someone define "adolescent" for me?

[tiredemma]

my head against desk.

can someone help me define the term adolescent?
ive been sat here for so long doing my essay that the pc has gone blurry.
i just need it for my first paragragh.....!

Adolescence is the stage of growth and development between puberty and adulthood, ranging from about 11 or 12 years old to 17 or 18 years old, in which major physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes take place.

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thanks www, that is exactly what i was trying to put into words myself.

dyziddi, i shall put that in the essay somewhere!!

mutant in other words

wwb that is a really impressive summary

imtrying to think of something to complete this sentence - basically about how adults view adolescents...

"it is considered and awkward age- no longer a child , but not yet an adult....

....any insiration out there?

i promise i wont ask you to write the whole essay

kama- try writing 2500 words on it!