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What is one advantage of going through puberty?
Many young people want to take greater control of their lives as they pass through puberty. You may find that you are: experiencing a greater sense of self.
Why is puberty an important stage in a person development?
Puberty results in very rapid somatic growth, brain development, sexual maturation, and attainment of reproductive capacity. It is accompanied by final maturation of multiple organ systems and major changes in the central nervous system and in psychosocial behavior (Patton and Viner 2007).
What are the disadvantages of puberty?
How It May Affect Your Child
- Stunted Growth.
- Behavioral Changes.
- Bullying or Teased by Others.
- Higher Rates of Depression and Anxiety.
- Lower Self-Esteem and Body Image.
- Greater Risk of Substance Abuse.
- Earlier Sexual Activity.
- Poorer Academic Outcomes.
What are effects of puberty?
The signs of puberty include1: Growth of pubic hair, other body hair, and facial hair. Enlargement of testicles and penis. Muscle growth.
What are the advantages of growing up?
Growing up can be hard.
- Freedom. With the freedom that comes with age, you have the ability to do whatever you want, as well as to go wherever you want.
- Greater opportunities. As you grow up, you have the ability to do more, like go to parties, the bars, gamble, and all that jazz.
- You are your own boss.
- Respect!
What do you think would be important to tell a child about puberty?
Kids should know these things about puberty: Girls become more rounded, especially in the hips and legs. Girls’ breasts begin to swell and then grow, sometimes one faster than the other. Girls and boys get pubic hair and underarm hair, and their leg hair becomes thicker and darker.
What was difficult about going through puberty for you?
During puberty, you might feel confused or have strong emotions that you’ve never experienced before. You may feel anxious about how your changing body looks. You might feel overly sensitive or become easily upset. Some teens lose their tempers more than usual and get angry at their friends or families.
Why is puberty so important?
During puberty, your body will grow faster than at any other time in your life, except for when you were a baby. It helps to know about the changes that puberty causes before they happen. That way, you know what to expect. It’s also important to remember that everybody goes through these changes.