In the article “Puberty at 10: How If Affects Girls” Scientist have opposite opinions about what is and what is not ordinary in reference to early puberty. There has been a steady decline in the age that children are hitting puberty specifically girls, Becky Holmes happens to be one of them. Scientist’s believe in the importance in finding the cause of early puberty because it could potentially become a health concern for the future. Early puberty not only could become a health risk but, it’s an emotional one too for both girls and boys. This is why it’s important that parents and educators be informed about teenage development since they spend the majority of the time with them. They can help teenagers cope with this emotional transition so that they won’t repeat Becki Holmes story.
When kids reach puberty, they encounter sexual, physical and emotional changes over which they have no control. One great example given in this article is Becki Holmes, she was forced to shave her underarms and legs and also start wearing a sports bra at the age of 8 because her classmates would bully her. Physical development happens when teens reach the phase of early adolescence between the ages of 11 and 13years. It is normal for teens to compare themselves with other teens and become sensitive and self-conscious …show more content…
Adolescence is a time of great confusion and a time when teens are undergoing dramatic changes that will form who they are for the rest of their lives. Parents being emotionally involved, giving time and attention is crucial to how adolescents feel about themselves but also knowing when to give your child some leeway so that they can develop their own identity is also important. By teaching them appropriate socialization and helping them to develop a strong sense of personal identity, parents and educators can lead their children into becoming well- developed
When kids reach puberty, they encounter sexual, physical and emotional changes over which they have no control. One great example given in this article is Becki Holmes, she was forced to shave her underarms and legs and also start wearing a sports bra at the age of 8 because her classmates would bully her. Physical development happens when teens reach the phase of early adolescence between the ages of 11 and 13years. It is normal for teens to compare themselves with other teens and become sensitive and self-conscious …show more content…
Adolescence is a time of great confusion and a time when teens are undergoing dramatic changes that will form who they are for the rest of their lives. Parents being emotionally involved, giving time and attention is crucial to how adolescents feel about themselves but also knowing when to give your child some leeway so that they can develop their own identity is also important. By teaching them appropriate socialization and helping them to develop a strong sense of personal identity, parents and educators can lead their children into becoming well- developed