“Adolescence” is a word that means “growth” which is a defining characteristic of the ages between about 13 and 22 in our society. A complicating factor is the fact that the concept of adolescence is a completely invented construct, existing exclusively in complex societies, especially those with significant affluent classes.
Adolescence is somewhat artificial and that it is necessary due to the complex world in which we live, can create a real sense of conflict within the young person. These conflicts are usually expressed in the “typical” adolescent problems: escape through drugs, antisocial behavior, arguing with parents and teachers, somatic illness, self-injury, etc. -N. Barwick [Lecture 2011]
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