Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It is generally divided into three stages:
- Early Adolescence: Ages 10 to 13
- Middle Adolescence: Ages 14 to 17
- Late Adolescence: Ages 18 to 21 and beyond
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teenagers are typically considered to be 15-17 years old, which falls within the middle adolescence stage
. However, the definition of adolescence has evolved, and some experts argue that it should be extended to the age of 24 to better correspond to the biological and social changes that occur during this life phase
