children s health issues
Adolescent Development
Introduction
During adolescence, children become young adults. They undergo striking Physical Growth , During adolescence, people develop a sense of who they are and learn to form intimate relationships with people who are not members of the family. Guiding adolescents through this intricate period of development can be a challenge for parents. Risk-taking (such as engaging in Violence and Gang Membership and (See also Introduction to Problems in Adolescents .) 