Preadolescence

Preadolescence is a stage of human development following middle childhood and preceding adolescence.[1] It commonly ends with the beginning of puberty.[2] Preadolescence is commonly defined as ages 9–12[3] ending with the major onset of puberty. It may also be defined as simply the 2-year period before the major onset of puberty.[4] Preadolescence can bring its own challenges and anxieties.

  1. ^ New Oxford American Dictionary. 2nd Edition. 2005. Oxford University Press.
  2. ^ Frank D. Cox; Kevin Demmitt (2013). Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning. Cengage Learning. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-285-63304-6. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Definition of PREADOLESCENCE".
  4. ^ "APA Dictionary of Psychology".