Hi Aly
You're right in that most of the info you'll find in books relates to puberty as this is a big issue at some point during this age range.
I broke down a lot of what you will have read to do with puberty into the various headings and wrote along these lines:
Physical
This period is referred to as adolescence, when children go through puberty. A child's body turns into that of an adult. They undergo physical, hormonal and sexual changes and become capable of reproduction. They also experience period of rapid growth (growth spurt) in bones and muscle. Puberty begins in girls around 9-12 and boys around 11-14. Growth spurt happens in particular order: head, feet and hands then arms and legs, finally trunk. Growth spurt for girls 12-13, and boys 14-15
Intellectual
Major shift in thinking : about possibilities; ahead; through hypotheses; about their own thought processes; beyond conventional limits (morality, religion etc.) Use imagination and systematic methods dealing with problems.
Language & Communication
Fast legible handwriting
Emotional & Social
Increasing independence from parents, but may alternate between behaving like a child and behaving as an adult. Self-conscious/anxious about physical changes. Develop sexual identity, self- labelling as gay occurs around 15 for boys and girls at 15½. Feel misunderstood, wide emotional swings, desire to be accepted and liked. Identify more with friends and begin to separate from parents, shift away from family dependence for affection and emotional support. Seek recognition from peers, peer group influences interests and clothing styles. More socially skilled and better at resolving conflicts. More introspective.
Behavioural
Think beyond themselves more, understand perspective of others. Develop own ideas and values often challenging those of parents'. Deliberately flout rules, or keep to them only if they're to be caught out.
Hope this helps, but do use your own words.
Nicky
CHild Development for 12-16 please?
12 - 16 child development
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