2. Puberty – is derived from the Latin word
pubertas which means “age of manhood”.

3. Puberty is described as the
time in life when the body
matures sexually and the
reproductive organs became
functional that makes a person
capable of having children.
Pubescence is used to denote the whole
period of changes takes place.

6. 1. Prepubescent Stage - one who is no
longer a child but not yet an
adolescent.
• Secondary sex characteristics began
to appear but the reproductive
organs are not fully developed.

7. Changes in Girls
 Breast development  Body hair growth

8. Changes in Boys:
 Body hair growth  Muscular development

9. 2. Pubescent Stage – occurs at the
dividing line between childhood and
adolescent.
• Secondary sex characteristics
continue to develop and cells are
produced in the sex organs.

10. Changes in Girls
 Menarche  Change in skin

11. Changes in Boys:
 Adams apple  Enlargement of penis

12. 3. Postpubescent Stage - overlaps
the first year or two of adolescence.
• Secondary sex characteristics
become well developed and the sex
organs begin to function in a
mature manner.

14. Boy’s Concerns:

15. Girl’s Concerns:

16.  Sex Organs
 Body
Disproportions
 Awkwardness
 Age of
Maturation
 Masturbation

17. • Puberty is one of
the unhappy
periods of the
life span.
• It is important as
parents to guide
children in this
certain stage.

19. Adolescence is the period of
developmental transition between
childhood and adulthood.
• It is an
important
period in the
life span for
this stage
shapes the
identity of
an individual.

21. Growth Spurt Menstruation &
Hormonal Changes
Ravenous appetites Sleeping routine

22.  Feeling oversensitive  Getting sexual
feelings
More self-conscious Shift mood rapidly

23. Less
dependence
on parents
Peer
relationship
Establishing
identity

24. Thinking & Reasoning Skills

27. This life stage defines
individuals who are
typically vibrant, active
and healthy, and are
focused on friendships,
romance, child bearing
and careers.

28.  Early adulthood is the settling
down age.

29.  Early adulthood is a
reproductive age.

30.  Early adulthood is
considered a problem
age.

31.  Early adulthood is a
period of social
isolation.

32.  Early adulthood is a
time of commitments.

33.  Early adulthood is a
period of dependency.

34.  Early adulthood is a
time of value change.

35.  Early adulthood is a
creative age.

39. Middle age is
the point in
life that views
future as
limitations
than
potentials.

40.  Physical Change

41.  Change in Recreational Interest

42.  Assisting Next Generation

43.  Satisfaction
in Career

44.  Acceptance of the
“Rocking Chair”
Philosophy

45.  Old age is the last
period of human life.

46.  Adjustment to
decreasing strength
and health

47.  A time of life review,
retirement, and new
social roles.