Adolescence

Adolescence is an important phase linking childhood and adult life. Adolescence also means a time to dream and time to anticipate the unknown mysterious life ahead. Adolescence also means a time to hurry to accomplish and time to dare without thinking of the consequences. It is time to open new windows and see life in different shades of maturity.
Young people on the verge being adult but with childlike innocence do qualify as adolescents. They refuse to be treated like kids but since they can get influenced by peers and role models very easily, it is difficult to treat them as responsible adults.
The dilemma of adolescents is different. Their budding personalities, they are both intellectually and physically maturing and this makes their case very interesting. They seek importance like of an adult but they are financially dependent. They need extra food and sleep. They are often self conscious of their physical changes. Young people tend to spend more time in front of the mirror. They need appreciation and praise to build self-confidence. Doubting their ability, intention and action will only erode their confidence. They need a private space and time to evolve into thinking adults.
A little care needs to be taken in handling their emotions. Young people need correction but not punishment to know what is wrong and what is right. Their paths have many crossroads and they are forever confused about which path to take. A little guidance and support will make them matured adults. Negative vibes will force them to make impulsive decisions and they tend to have a reactionary attitude in life. Some have urgency to become financially independent, their attitude to take every adversity in stride and their silent maturity comes as a surprise. Young people tend to form ambition, friends and their general philosophy of life during their adolescent stage and it is seen that the outlook they adapt during this phase stays with them through their adult life as well, it only the attitude which changes when adult life teaches them to slow down and take responsibility for their action.