Other educational and child-care experts say early adolescents are being neglected to a degree that is almost as damaging.

The article described a school system that is sadly missing the educational mark for early adolescents.

Also, there are relatively few specialized summer programs for early adolescents.

In recent months, policymakers have turned their attention to the risks and opportunities of these hours, particularly for vulnerable early adolescents.

Tucked in the back of each store are children's departments with designer clothes for babies through early adolescents.

As early adolescents, they were trying to discover what sexual relationships are all about and to figure out where they might fit.

Edge is Life Teen's middle school ministry for early adolescents in grades six, seven and eight.

A 2012 study by Tarozzi have found the nutritional intake of early adolescents to be approximately equal.

And studies have shown that the earlier adolescents dabble in tobacco, alcohol or drugs, the harder it is for them to kick the habit later.

In addition, the researchers say, parents very often have unrealistic expectations for early adolescents.