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At the start of the 2nd stage, Scouts are children; by the end, they are teenagers! The children are at the end of a stable developmental phase. They feel at ease. They are aware of their intellectual, social and physical abilities and know how to use them. They are still at an age where play is central to their lives, full of energy and enthusiasm, and always ready for an adventure. They can clearly articulate their needs and express themselves precisely.
For many young people, all these changes give rise to feelings of insecurity, shyness, unease and restlessness. But they also enable them to seek out and develop their own sense of meaning and values. In doing so, they often rebel against externally imposed norms or try to avoid them.
During this stage, children become adolescents. They leave behind the security and stability of childhood to set out into the newly discovered world of adulthood.
They seek the company of their peers and form cliques. Many such cliques have a code of honour and rules that must be respected. Within these groups, young people strive for recognition and voluntarily follow the rituals that have been established.
At this age, young people are encouraged to make their own decisions about how to spend their free time and which further education to pursue.