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[German Version] is the stage of human development in which the genitalia attain full maturity and during which the so-called secondary sexual characteristics (beard growth, development of female breasts) make their appearance. In the recent history of industrial states, the onset of puberty has started to occur earlier than heretofore, with girls now entering puberty as early as the age of ten. First occurrence and duration are strongly dependent on cultural factors, and also show considerable variation between individuals. The cultural context determines how puberty is s…

[German Version] I. Definition Adolescence (or youth) is the stage of human development between childhood and adulthood. Today the adoption of styles associated with youth culture begins at the end of elementary school and remains relevant far beyond the age of 25. Even among adults, some elements of youth cultures are still a coveted attribute. Section 7 of the German Child and Youth Welfare Act (ch. VIII of the Social Security Code) defines a child as a person below the age of 14, an adolescent as…