Adolescence is a period when children, who are on average 13-14 years old, begin to reach their social roles, turn to a profession, think independently of their families, and begin to develop their sexual instincts. Since this period is the transition period from childhood to adulthood, both physical and spiritual development begins in individuals.
Physical, mental and sexual development is very rapid during adolescence. The physical changes seen in girls during this period also cause great confusion in their moods. Breast enlargement and menstrual periods in girls are physically painful and psychologically complex. In this case, mothers have a great responsibility. Mothers should provide logical, comprehensive information about these changes seen in their children. Many changes are seen in boys, both psychologically and physically, just like girls. This period is known as the period of rapid continuous change and development. In these ages, children are perceived as neither full adults nor children by their parents and those around them, and parents and adults put forward different ideas about what young people can or cannot do. However, in this period, the adolescent has to prove the question "Who am I?" to himself. The main issue in adolescence is the problem of gaining an identity, which includes who the person is, what he believes and values, and what he expects to achieve from life.
In addition to physical changes, certain psychological changes also occur during adolescence. These; These are the desire to determine one's role in society (who am I?), questioning life and the environment, the desire to act on one's own and be alone, the constant change of emotions, excessive anger, curiosity about sexual issues, shyness, the desire to join a group of friends and the desire to attract attention.
This period is one of the riskiest turning points in a person's life. Children experience many changes in physical, spiritual and social areas during these ages. The final form of these changes on the individual varies from adolescent to adolescent.
In order for parents not to have a difficult time during this period, they should not enter into conflict with their children and should value and respect them. They should. It is necessary to strengthen communication and thus reinforce positive behaviors by trying to see positive behaviors in young people before negative ones. If children who do not accept advice during these periods leave aside their identity as parents and talk to them as friends and spend a lot of time with them, they will get through this period more safely and healthily.
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