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the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
- adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of adolescence was in the 15th century
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