preadolescence
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Preadolescence is a stage of human development following middle childhood and preceding adolescence. It commonly ends with the beginning of puberty. Preadolescence is commonly defined as ages 9–12 ending with the major onset of puberty. It may also be defined as simply the 2-year period before the major onset of puberty. Preadolescence can bring its own challenges and anxieties.
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- Terminology
- Prepubescence, puberty, and age range
- Hormonal development and the development of secondary sex characteristics
- Neurological development
- Psychological and social development
- Development of sexual orientation
- Home from home
- Divorce
- Media
- Freud
- See also
- References
- Further reading
Preadolescence is a stage of human development following middle childhood and preceding adolescence. It commonly ends with the beginning of puberty. Preadolescence is commonly defined as ages 9–12 ending with the major onset of puberty. It may also be defined as simply the 2-year period before the major onset of puberty. Preadolescence can bring its own challenges and anxieties.
==Terminology==