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The teen years are also called
adolescence. This is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes (sexual maturation).
A
teen may grow several inches in several months, followed by a time of very slow growth.
Then they may have another growth spurt. Puberty changes may happen slowly. Or several
changes may occur at the same time.
It's important to remember that
these changes will happen differently for each teen. Some teens may have these signs
of
maturity sooner or later than others. Each child goes through puberty at their own
pace.
Sexual and other physical
maturation that happens during puberty is due to hormonal changes. Here's a look at
the
changes for boys and girls.
In boys, it's hard to know exactly
when puberty is coming. There are changes that occur, but they happen slowly and over
a
period of time. It's not just a single event. Each male teen is different and may
go
through these changes differently. These are average ages when puberty changes may
happen:
Start of puberty. Between 9 ½ and 14 years old.
First puberty change
. Enlargement of the
testicles.
Penis enlargement. Begins about 1 year after the testicles start
enlarging.
Pubic hair appears. About 13 ½ years old.
Wet dreams (nocturnal emissions). About 14 years old.
Hair under the arms and on the face, voice change, and acne. About 15
years old.
Girls also experience puberty as a
series of events. But their puberty changes often begin before boys of the same age.
Each girl is different and may go through these changes differently. These are average
ages when puberty changes may happen:
Start of puberty. Between 8 and 13 years old.
First puberty change. Breast development.
Pubic hair appears. Shortly after breast development.
Hair under the arms. About 12 years old.
Menstrual periods. Between 10 and 16 ½ years old.
Both boys and girls go through
certain stages of development when developing secondary sex characteristics. These
are
the physical characteristics of males and females that are not involved in reproduction.
These include voice changes, body shape, pubic hair distribution, and facial hair.
Here's a quick look at the changes that happen:
Boys. In boys, the first puberty change is the enlargement of the scrotum
and testes. At this point, the penis does not enlarge. Then, as the testes and
scrotum continue to enlarge, the penis gets longer. Next, the penis will continue
to grow in both size and length.
Girls. In girls, the first puberty change is the development of breast
buds. This is when the breast and nipple elevate. The dark area of skin that
surrounds the nipple of the breast (the areola) gets larger at this time. The
breasts then continue to enlarge. Over time, the nipples and the areolas will rise
again. They then form another mound on the breasts. When a girl becomes an adult,
only the nipple is raised above the rest of the breast tissue.
Both boys and girls. Pubic hair development is similar for both girls and
boys. The first growth of hair produces long, soft hair that is only in a small
area around the genitals. This hair then becomes darker and coarser as it
continues to spread. Over time the pubic hair looks like adult hair, but in a
smaller area. It may spread to the thighs. It sometimes goes up the stomach.
The teen years bring many changes.
These are not only physical, but also mental and social changes. During these years,
teens become more able to think abstractly. Over time they can make plans and set
long-term goals. Each child may progress at a different rate and may have a different
view of the world. In general, these are some of the abilities you may see in your
teen:
Develops the ability to think
abstractly
Is concerned with philosophy,
politics, and social issues
Compares themself to their
peers
As your teen starts to struggle for
independence and control, many changes may happen. Here are some of the issues that
may
affect your teen during these years:
Wants independence from
parents
Peer influence and acceptance
becomes very important
Romantic and
sexual relationships become important
Has long-term commitment in
relationship
Here are some ways to help
strengthen your teen's social abilities:
Encourage your teen to take
on new challenges.
Talk with your teen about not
losing sight of one's self in group relations.
Encourage your teen to talk
with a trusted adult about problems or concerns, even if it is not you.
Talk about ways to manage and
handle stress.
Provide consistent, loving
discipline with limits, restrictions, and rewards.
Find ways to spend time
together.
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The teenage years are also called adolescence. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
There is a great amount of variation in the rate of changes that may occur. Some teenagers may experience these signs of maturity sooner or later than others.
Sexual and other physical maturation that occurs during puberty is a result of hormonal changes. In boys, it is difficult to know exactly when puberty is coming. There are changes that occur, but they occur gradually and over a period of time, rather than as a single event. While each male adolescent is different, the following are average ages when puberty changes may occur:
Beginning of puberty: 9.5 to 14 years old
First pubertal change: enlargement of the testicles
Penis enlargement: begins approximately one year after the testicles begin enlarging
Appearance of pubic hair: 13.5 years old
Nocturnal emissions (or "wet dreams"): 14 years old
Hair under the arms and on the face, voice change, and acne: 15 years old
Girls also experience puberty as a sequence of events, but their pubertal changes usually begin before boys of the same age. Each girl is different and may progress through these changes differently. The following are average ages when puberty changes may occur:
Beginning of puberty: 8 to 13 years
First pubertal change: breast development
Pubic hair development: shortly after breast development
Menstrual periods: 10 to 16.5 years old
There are specific stages of development that both boys and girls go through when developing secondary sexual characteristics (the physical characteristics of males and females that are not involved in reproduction such as voice changes, body shape, pubic hair distribution, and facial hair). The following is a brief overview of the changes that occur:
In boys, the initial puberty change is the enlargement of the scrotum and testes. At this point, the penis does not enlarge. Then, as the testes and scrotum continue to enlarge, the penis gets longer. Next, the penis will continue to grow in both size and length.
In girls, the initial puberty change is the development of breast buds, in which the breast and nipple elevate. The areola (dark area of skin that surrounds the nipple of the breast) increases in size at this time. The breasts then continue to enlarge. Eventually, the nipples and the areolas will elevate again, forming another projection on the breasts. At the adult state, only the nipple remains elevated above the rest of the breast tissue.
Pubic hair development is similar for both girls and boys. The initial growth of hair produces long, soft hair that is only in a small area around the genitals. This hair then becomes darker and coarser as it continues to spread. The pubic hair eventually looks like adult hair, but in a smaller area. It may spread to the thighs and, sometimes, up the stomach.
The teenage years bring many changes, not only physically, but also mentally and socially. During these years, adolescents increase their ability to think abstractly and eventually make plans and set long-term goals. Each child may progress at a different rate and may have a different view of the world. In general, the following are some of the abilities that may be evident in your adolescent:
Develops the ability to think abstractly
Is concerned with philosophy, politics, and social issues
As your adolescent begins to struggle for independence and control, many changes may occur. The following are some of the issues that may be involved with your adolescent during these years:
Peer influence and acceptance becomes very important
Romantic/sexual relationships become important
Has long-term commitment in relationship
Consider the following as ways to foster your adolescent's social abilities:
Encourage your adolescent to take on new challenges.
Talk with your adolescent about not losing sight of one's self in group relations.
Encourage your adolescent to talk to a trusted adult about problems or concerns, even if it is not you he or she chooses to talk with.
Discuss ways to manage and handle stress.
Provide consistent, loving discipline with limits, restrictions, and rewards.
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