THE PASSAGE TO

ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE
ADOLESCENCE
Physical Development
Most girls have completed the
physical changes related to
puberty by age 15.
Boys are still maturing and
gaining strength, muscle mass,
and height and are completing the
development of sexual traits.
Emotional Development
1. May stress over
school and test scores.
2. Is self-involved
3. Seeks privacy and
time alone.
4. Is concerned about
physical and sexual
attractiveness.
5. May complain that
parents prevent him or
her from doing things
independently.
6. Starts to want both
physical and emotional
intimacy in relationships.
7. Experiences of intimate
relationships
Social Development
1. Shifts in relationship with
parents from dependency
and subordination
2. Is more and more aware of
social behaviors of friends.
3. Seeks friends that share the
same beliefs, values, and
interests.
4. Friends become more
important.
5. Starts to have more
intellectual interests.
6. Explores romantic and
sexual behaviors with others.
7. May be influenced by peers to
try risky behaviors
Mental Development
1. Becomes better able to set goals
and think in terms of the future.
2. Has a better understanding of
complex problems and issues.
3. Starts to develop moral ideals and
to select role models.
PERSONAL DECLARATION

The following are some

declarations that you may
want to make concerning
your life:
I declare:
that I am…