Adolescents often feel a strong desire for independence from parents or guardians. Searching for personal identity, exploring values, and questioning rules are natural parts of growing up. Peer Influence and Sexuality
Your brain sends signals to your body to produce . Think of hormones as "chemical messengers." In girls, the main hormone is estrogen . In boys, the main hormone is testosterone . Changes for Everyone No matter your gender, you will likely notice: Growth Spurts: You might get much taller very quickly. Adolescents often feel a strong desire for independence
Puberty is not only about physical transformation. The same hormones that change the body also affect the brain and emotions. Many adolescents experience: Adolescents often feel a strong desire for independence