What is the definition of Teenage? π π
Brushwood for fences and hedges.
Alright class, settle down now, letβs take a look!
That definition of "teenage" β βbrushwood for fences and hedgesβ β is a bit of a trick, you see. Itβs not πactuallyπ what the word means when we use it about people.
Think of it this way: βTeenβ comes from the Greek word βteines,β which meant βyoung.β And "age" just describes a stage in life.
So, βteenageβ simply means
the period between childhood and adulthood
, roughly speaking from around thirteen to nineteen years old. Itβs when you're growing up, figuring things out, and becoming your own person!
It's a time of change, excitement, and sometimes... a little bit of confusion too! Just like those young shoots of brushwood β they need nurturing and space to grow strong.
Does that make more sense now? Any questions before we move on?