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Adolescence is the age of stress and strain. Explain.

Stanley Hall has rightly said that adolescence is the period of great stress and strain. storm and strife. In fact. it is a period of fast growth and development. During thiS age. many bodily or physical changes take place During this age every adolescent needs selfsupport. He wants to take his own place in society He desires to live a fruitful life. He begins to feel himself important. Due to some mental and emotional problems he finds difficulty in cooperating others. He does not get proper adjustment. He usually faces anxiety. They become irritated easily. During this age adolescents also face the problems related to sex. They feel restless due to their sexual urge. It has also been observed that adolescents want to adopt their own way. But society creates many hindrances in their path. They usually revolt against the social customs and traditions It can be said that during this period many physical, mental, physiological, social and emotional changes take place in them. Owing to these changes adolescents face stress and strain. Hence, it can be said definitely that adolescence is an age of stress and strain.