Definition Adolescence is defined as a transitional stage of development that falls between puberty and adulthood. It is basically characterized by physical and mental growth, and it begins and ends with the teenage stage, which is the age between 13 years and 19 years. However, its definition may vary between different countries as the definition of an adult differs among countries. Psychologically, it is characterized by cognitive, attitudinal, emotional, and physical changes (Williams, & Thurlow, 2005). This paper seeks to explore the concept of adolescence as a construct of society by investigating both historical definitions of adolescence and its modern definition as it has been coined by society. History The term adolescence was rarely used before the 18th century, and before that, the rough divisions in human ages were defined as childhood, youth, and old age. However, the term has been used in many societies to describe the age prior to a person taking adult roles like having a family and supporting the family financially. It is also used to describe the age when a person can own property. Socially, an adolescent is still a child and is a person who is still under his or her parents’ care or control. Adolescence as a Construct of Society Historically there has been a strong link between this stage of human development and the concept of delinquency, transgression, and punishment. Williams, & Thurlow, (2005), states this as the ‘impatience’ of youth as individuals exhibit conflict since they are regarded as children by society, but they believe they should be treated as adults. Throughout history, especially around the 18th and 19th centuries, adolescence emerged as a social construct to define this age that is seen as problematic in society, often characterized by unruly behavior and mob psychology. This has been perceived as a violent threat to life, property, and political stability. The rise of the construct was further fueled by the rise of the factory age in Europe, which was characterized by this section of society being integrated into the work setting, which created “young adults” out of them. This led to the emergence of a generation that was rebellious as it did not conform to the previous societal norms. The young ladies became mothers due to the exposure to decayed morals of factory workers. On the other hand, the young boys banded together to form mobs with radical political motives and were often used to further the worker’s trade unionism mostly through violence. However, there was a solution to this in the form of universal schooling that dictated that these young people were to spend their daylight hours under the supervision of a substitute father. This was because the adults were expected to take up these previously teenage jobs, and there was the need to have someone who could instill discipline into these ‘rebellious’ individuals. Other developments, such as the boy scouts, probation services, and social work departments, were established to avert this perceived social menace of adolescence. As a social construct of society, adolescence is viewed as the object of fear and anxiety by the rest of society’s members. It is seen as a period of irresponsibility where the young feel they are free as adults, but they are not tied to any adult roles in their society. This makes adults perceive them as being danger