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PUBERTY- a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that take place
primarily in early adolescence
Puberty is a stressful part of being an adolescent for both
boys and girls. Their appearance drastically changes leading to unwelcome stress. Growth spurts occur in 2 to 3 year spans
where an adolescent will reach their adult height.
All About Puberty
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BOYS
1) Occurs usually between the ages of 10 and 15
2) Voices begin to crack and change
3) Genitalia grows larger
4) Hair growth all over body
5) Body odor
Boys tend to mature later than girls. This means the will
grow later than the female counterparts which can lead to awkward feelings. In middle school and even high school, many girls
are much taller and physically mature than the boys. This time period can be difficult for boys because they do
not feel as mature as their female peers.
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GIRLS
1) Occurs usually between the ages of 8 and 13
2) Growth in breasts
3) Hips widen
4) Hair growth in pubic area
5) Menstrual process begins
Girls mature much
quicker than boys. They become sexually mature at an earlier age and therefore can become subject to confusion in their appearance.
They may feel like a kid still but look more like a full grown woman. Research studies conducted by Virginia Tech show
that those who develop faster tend to date older boys and are more likely to be involved in a relationship that they are not
ready for emotionally or sexually. This can help lead to an increase in depression and the aforementioned eating disorders
among early maturing girls.
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