Question

At which stage in a child's life does he/she become an adolescent? What marks the end of adolescence?

Answer 1

A child becomes adolescent when he/she reaches the stage of puberty. A boy attains puberty during 11-16 years of age, whereas a girl attains puberty during 10-15 years of age. The end of adolescence is marked by the cessation in further development of the body. Generally, the end of puberty corresponds to the end of adolescence.