Pre-Teens (11-12) – Middle School, Early Adolescence
This stage marks the transition from childhood to early adolescence. Pre-teens begin to explore their identity, build deeper friendships, and develop a greater sense of independence. They are curious, energetic, and starting to understand the world beyond their immediate family.
This stage marks the transition from childhood to early adolescence. Pre-teens begin to explore their identity, build deeper friendships, and develop a greater sense of independence. They are curious, energetic, and starting to understand the world beyond their immediate family.
Early Teens (13-14) – Junior High, Growing Independence
During these years, teens experience rapid emotional, social, and physical growth. They seek more independence, form strong peer connections, and start shaping their values and beliefs. This is also a time of increased responsibility and self-discovery as they navigate school, friendships, and personal identity.
During these years, teens experience rapid emotional, social, and physical growth. They seek more independence, form strong peer connections, and start shaping their values and beliefs. This is also a time of increased responsibility and self-discovery as they navigate school, friendships, and personal identity.
Youth (15-18) – High School, Preparing for Adulthood
As they approach adulthood, older teens take on greater responsibility in academics, work, and social life. Many start making decisions about their future—whether pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or developing long-term goals. This is a time of self-reliance, deeper personal reflection, and preparation for life beyond high school.
As they approach adulthood, older teens take on greater responsibility in academics, work, and social life. Many start making decisions about their future—whether pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or developing long-term goals. This is a time of self-reliance, deeper personal reflection, and preparation for life beyond high school.
Young Adults (18-24) – College, Early Career Exploration
Young adulthood is a season of transition, where individuals begin pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring different career paths. This stage is often marked by personal growth, faith ownership, and the challenge of balancing newfound independence with responsibility. Relationships, identity, and purpose become central themes.
Young adulthood is a season of transition, where individuals begin pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring different career paths. This stage is often marked by personal growth, faith ownership, and the challenge of balancing newfound independence with responsibility. Relationships, identity, and purpose become central themes.
Young Professionals (25-33) – Established in Career, Transitioning to Long-Term Goals
This phase is about stability and direction. Many young professionals find themselves settling into careers, making long-term commitments, and refining their personal and professional goals. They focus on building financial independence, deepening relationships, and establishing a sense of purpose in their work and community.
This phase is about stability and direction. Many young professionals find themselves settling into careers, making long-term commitments, and refining their personal and professional goals. They focus on building financial independence, deepening relationships, and establishing a sense of purpose in their work and community.