The concept of adolescence The middle stage of adolescence is the age of the individual. It lies between childhood and adulthood, where there are many fundamental changes in all functions of the physical, social, psychological and emotional aspects of adolescence that accompany puberty. These changes are quick and sudden Which greatly affects the equilibrium of the adolescent, and his psychological and emotional stability, which makes him vulnerable to many of the disorders and attitudes that affect him and the composition of his personality in the future. In addition to the above, the changes experienced by the adolescent generate many of the needs that he wishes to achieve, and therefore face many of the controls and limits imposed by the community and the conflict ensuing, and in view of this the adults in the vicinity of the adolescent surrounded by love and attention, and to absorb all the problems and understanding It needs constant guidance and guidance without compromising its entity and independence. Adolescence usually extends from the end of late childhood, from the age of 13 to 18, and may extend to the age of 21. [1] The difference between puberty and adolescence The difference between puberty and adolescence shows that adolescence is a series of changes that occur gradually in physical areas The puberty is the complete physiological and biological growth, ie, the maturation of sexual functions. The reproductive organs begin to secrete sexual hormones, and the body of the adolescent or female becomes capable of reproduction. Adolescence is only a feature of adolescence, but it is the first and most prominent signs of the appearance and indication. [2] Adolescent stage in girls The girls are exposed to a lot of physical changes, which greatly affects the psychological state of the adolescent girl, and changes occur in all areas and manifestations of development of the female, Changes in the body of the female Changes in the male body, and these changes are the following: Physical changes Body growth is one of the most important signs that distinguish adolescence from other stages of the age of the female; characterized by rapid development and the emergence of signs in a different manner, The genitals begin to function by secretion of hormones. The first menstrual period appears as the first sign of full growth signs of the reproductive system, the start of the ovaries in the womb, in addition to the rapid organic growth of an increase in Weight, height, and prominence of the breasts, with the appearance of hair in some parts of the body. The girl's growth continues rapidly at first, and gradually decreases between the age of 18 and 21. Due to hormonal activity, some young pills and pimples may appear on the face of the girl, and vary in body shape, which causes her to pay attention to her body and sensitivity to any criticism or comparison. Their need to adapt to these changes and therefore the need to get sleep, rest and proper nutrition, and the right response of parents to all these changes positively or negatively affect the attitudes of the girl and her concept of herself and her social behavior. [3] [4] The adolescent can not control the intensity, and shows the contrast of emotions towards the same stimulant or the same individual, showing the double feelings between feelings of love and hatred or fear, recklessness and courage, or The adolescent tends to create his independent personality emotionally away from the psychological effects of parents and parents, in addition to the closure of the self and introversion and a sense of shame and fluctuation of emotions towards the changes in the body and how to adapt to them, This is accompanied by a feeling of guilt and sin towards the new ideas that arise in his thinking, and may show some hesitation and low self-confidence, and demonstrates his ability to use his imagination as a means of psychological venturing to live what he wants to achieve even if impossible, and compensate for the lack of feeling towards himself Solve its problems and obstacles. In addition to all of the above, the adolescent girl lives an emotional life filled with tenderness, sacrifice and attention, and sensitivity to some stimuli, and the girl must be treated in a balanced and sympathetic, and contain the emotions issued in an understanding and balanced, because of the great impact in the composition of the final image of the personality At the end of this stage. [5] Social changes The social changes of the adolescent are related to the normal social upbringing in the previous stages. A teenager is compatible with his or her group both inside and outside the family. And his interaction with his community as his circle of knowledge expands, he is exposed to many social attitudes that he must respond to appropriately, he gradually concentrates social growth through his personal experiences, shows clearly the interest of the girl's personal appearance in the wearing of sometimes eye-catching or imitation of those around her in appearance Or behavior or imitation of the known characters, and may show interest in the other sex, in addition to the growth of social values and standards; where tend to do good and help others and share their emotions and sympathize with them, as you try Girl at this stage, formation of independent social relationship with, and out of the family circle of knowledge, and the expansion of sharing ideas and experiences with her friends actually selected according to their inclinations and common concerns. [6] [5] Mental changes appear