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.

^ New Oxford American Dictionary. 2nd Edition. 2005. Oxford University Press.
^ 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.
^ "Definition of PREADOLESCENCE".
^ "APA Dictionary of Psychology".

[NOAD2-1] New Oxford American Dictionary. 2nd Edition. 2005. Oxford University Press.

[Cox-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.

[MW-3] "Definition of PREADOLESCENCE".

[4] "APA Dictionary of Psychology".

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