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Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood which is between 13 to 20 years of age . The term adolescent ' refers to the arraignment of psychological maturity . Puberty , on the other hand , refer to the stage wherein adolescents become physically and biologically ready for reproduction . Most people refer to this stage as a period that is highly stressful and volatile although teenagers nowadays successfully meet these challenges

Every individual is born into a family with several generations of cultural traditions , norms and social patters . They belong to a specific

family , race and community with its own language and religion . The social setting with which the child is brought up may have an effect on his growth and development , including his ability to think , his emotions as well as the behavior he exhibits . Children fundamentally learn through the adult 's modeling and instructions . Social settings include the child 's home , the school , the community at large , as well as religious organizations

Positive relationships with family members serve to protect individuals from the risk of negative behaviors . These relationships provide as secure and fundamental base for which individuals learn to grow and develop positively . The family exerts a considerable influence on shaping the individuals concept of self and his outlook towards those outside the family . The family serves as role models so that the child learns which behaviors are socially acceptable , the enhancement of relationship skills as well as maintaining effective communication patterns . In addition , conflicts within the family that...