developmental milestones

  • age 13

    age 13
    Girls and boys both start going through puberty, with lowering voices, growing body hair, active sweat glands, and changes in genitals. They are becoming more self conscious but also forming an identity.
  • age 14

    age 14
    Boys' muscle mass will increase, as will girls' body fat. They will start questioning school and family rules, and push boundaries to show independence. They also may become moody and disinterested.
  • age 15

    age 15
    At 15, adolescents tend to start fighting with family more and turn to their friends for support.
  • age 16

    age 16
    At 16, they often want to fit into their friend groups and will change parts of themselves based on their peers. They are becoming more comfortable with their psychical changes as well.
  • age 17

    age 17
    At 17, they are developing more of an individual identity, and they are considering the feelings of others as well as making plans for the future.
  • age 18

    age 18
    18 is a step into adulthood and is often associated with going off to college. They are gaining independence while also becoming closer to family again.
  • age 19

    age 19
    At 19, they are more likely to be focused on their partner rather than friends, and they are working towards goals. They are usually okay with their body image.
  • age 20

    age 20
    This is the last step to adulthood, with realistic career goals and formed values and morals
  • age 21

    age 21
    At 21 we are at our psychological peak, and exploring full independence and working towards goals
  • age 22

    age 22
    At 22, people are often still working towards goals, and there can be changes in their bodies like weight gain and acne.
  • age 23

    age 23
    At 23, people are feeling confident setting their own terms and can fully understand abstract concepts.
  • age 24

    age 24
    At 24, a person's brain is essentially fully developed and they have typically gained full independence and built strong personal relationships.