Growing up
成长
Puberty is the stage of life when young people leave childhood and head into adulthood.
青春期是介于年轻人离开童年和迎来成年之间的一段时期。
It is a difficult process for teenagers because it has an effect on both their minds and bodies.
对青少年来说这是一个艰难的过程，因为他们同时受到身心两方面的影响。
They need to understand what is going on with their bodies, how to deal with those changes and how to start taking responsibility for themselves.
他们需要了解自己的身体正在发生什么样的变化，又该如何应对这些变化以及如何开始对自己的行为负责。
A young person may begin puberty at 8, while another may not start puberty until 14 or 15.
有的年轻人可能从 8 岁就开始进入青春期，而有的可能要一直等到 14 或 15 岁。
In general, girls start puberty two years before boys do. For both girls and boys, it is usually complete by the age of 18.
一般说来，女孩子比男孩子早 2 年进入青春期。无论男孩子还是女孩子，通常都是到 18 岁完成（青春期）。
During these years, the body develops in many ways. Feelings can also change quickly.
在这些年里，身体的许多地方都在发育，情感也会迅速地起变化。
Teenage boys at this stage often begin to take unnecessary risks. Their focus is on having fun and being accepted by others.
十几岁的男孩子在这个阶段往往会开始进行一些不必要的冒险。他们的重点是玩乐和被他人认可。
They need to think before they act and make good decisions for themselves.
他们需要在三思而后行，为自己做出正确的决定。
A girl's personality often does not develop in the same way as a boy's.
女孩子的个性通常不会像男孩子那样彰扬。
Teenage girls sometimes lose confidence in themselves. They are no longer certain about their own feelings.
十几岁的女孩子有时会对自己失去信心，她们对自己的情感失去把握。
Yet they are usually afraid to tell their parents or teachers about their problems.
不过，她们通常又不敢把她们的烦恼告诉家长或老师。
For this reason, teenage girls should be encouraged to discuss things with trusted adults.
出于这个原因，女孩子应该被鼓励遇事多与大人沟通，并建立信任。
Parents, schools and communities can do a lot to care for and help young people.
家长、学校和社区可以多些关心帮助青年人。
It is everyone's responsibility to make sure that young people grow into healthy adults.
确保青少年健康成人是每个人的责任。
