Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood where the body undergoes significant physical changes like increased height and development of secondary sex characteristics. It is also a time of mental and emotional maturation. Some challenges adolescents face include conflicts with parents, influence of peer groups, and mood swings. Parents and teachers play an important role by monitoring behavior, providing counseling, and creating opportunities to develop interests through extracurricular activities in order to help adolescents through this transition period.