How Does A Female Body Change In Adulthood

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One of the hardest time for young girls is going through adolescents. It is a rough time for both boys and girls as their body changes. Girls especially have a hard time getting through this time. A female body changes more than a males body does at this time. a females body change can be scary or she may see it as a blessing. For females that start to develop at an early age, she may feel out of place within her peers because her body no longer looks like theirs. There are other young girls that like the look of a more matured body. Either way, society has something to say about the situation. If the young girl matures too quickly more than likely she is seen as a target. If the young girl matures slowly she is put under pressure to look like

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