What is the definition of adolescence?

–noun

1.

the transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development, extending mainly over the teen years and terminating legally when the age of majority is reached; youth.

2.

the process or state of growing to maturity.

3.

a period or stage of development, as of a society, preceding maturity.

For some fun, but pretty much true.

It is the teen years when a kid hits puberty. All of a sudden they know everything. Their parents know nothing. They are as smart as can be. When they grow older they may think that maybe they are not so smart.

I think it was Mark Twain that said something like. When I was 18 my dad was the stupidest man in the world. When I reached 21 I was amazed how much he learned in three years.

Look it up on Google, simple, or dictionary.com.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolescence

1. The period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to maturity.

2. A transitional period of development between youth and maturity: the adolescence of a nation.

teenage years