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Life Stages - Youth

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adolescence

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Ex: Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth. 
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adolescent

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

Ex: The adolescent struggled to fit in with their peers. 
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boy
boy
[noun]

someone who is a child and a male

Ex: This is my little brother; he's a playful boy. 
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child
child
[noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: As parents, we should prioritize the well-being and safety of our children at all times. 
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childhood
childhood
[noun]

the period of a person's life when they are a child

Ex: Emma spent most of her childhood in a small town. 
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childish
childish
[Adjective]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

Ex: Instead of resolving their issues maturely, they resorted to childish name-calling and insults. 
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girl
girl
[noun]

someone who is a child and a female

Ex: This is my friend; she's a cheerful girl. 
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to grow into

(of a child) to become big enough to fit clothing that was previously too large

Ex: The shoes are too big now, but she will grow into them. 
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to grow out of

(of children) to become too big to fit into one's old clothes or belongings

Ex: She had to buy new shoes for her son because he grew out of his old ones. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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immature
immature
[Adjective]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

Ex: His immature behavior often led to conflicts with his peers. 
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innocent
innocent
[Adjective]

lacking experience of the world or knowledge of its unpleasant or harmful aspects

Ex: Emma was young and innocent when she first moved to the city. 
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juvenile
juvenile
[noun]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

Ex: The juvenile was sent to a rehabilitation center after being convicted of vandalism. 
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kid
kid
[noun]

a young person

Ex: The kids were playing in the park. 
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mature
mature
[Adjective]

(of a young person) behaving in a sensible, responsible way expected of an adult

Ex: Emma is remarkably mature for a fourteen-year-old. 
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maturity
maturity
[noun]

the state of being fully grown or physically developed

Ex: The young trees take several years to reach maturity. 
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minor
minor
[noun]

a young person who is not yet an adult

Ex: The concert required all minors to be accompanied by an adult. 
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naive
naive
[Adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question. 
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puberty
puberty
[noun]

the stage in which a child's body develops into an adult body capable of reproduction

Ex: Puberty usually begins between ages 9 and 14. 
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pubescent
pubescent
[Adjective]

relating to or in the stage of puberty

Ex: During the pubescent phase, adolescents often undergo the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as the growth of facial hair or breast development. 
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teenage
teenage
[Adjective]

having the age of thirteen to nineteen

Ex: She is enjoying her teenage years, filled with new experiences and friendships. 
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teenager
teenager
[noun]

a person between the ages of 13 and 19

Ex: Emma became interested in photography when she was a teenager. 
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underage
underage
[Adjective]

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

Ex: He was caught attempting to purchase alcohol despite being underage. 
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young
young
[Adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: He has a young brother who is learning to walk. 
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young adult

a young person who has reached the age of adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30

Ex: Many young adults move out of their parents' homes to live independently. 
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youth
youth
[noun]

the period of one's life between childhood and adulthood

Ex: Sarah cherished the memories of her youth, filled with laughter, friendships, and new experiences. 
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youthful
youthful
[Adjective]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Ex: Despite her age, she had a youthful appearance, with smooth skin and a radiant smile. 
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