Adolescence /ˌæd

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə r / /-dʒɚ/ noun [ C ] ( informal teen )
a young person between 13 and 19 years old
The magazine is aimed at teenagers and young adults.
temperament /ˈtem.p ə r.ə.mənt/ , /-prə.mənt/ /-pɚ.ə-/ noun [ C or U ]
the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave
a fiery temperament
upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/ noun [ C usually singular ]
the way in which someone is treated and educated when they are young, especially by their parents, especially in relation to the effect which this has on how they behave and make moral decisions
Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?
See also bring sb up