Puberty is a very important and inevitable moment in the life of every person. It requires special attention. Often, parents simply do not understand how to behave with a child at these moments. Children should also be prepared for puberty. For example, to understand what changes occur in the body in such an important period of time. All the features of puberty in girls and boys will be disclosed below. Useful information will help you make your child easier to survive the moment.
What is it?
What is puberty? These are changes that occur sooner or later in the body of each person, characterized by the growth of a person. That is, the body is preparing to perform reproductive functions. By the end of this period it will be possible to say with accuracy - the person has grown. And now he can fully produce offspring.
Puberty in girls and boys is different from each other. A common consequence is a change in the appearance of the child. The body begins to produce hormones "growing up". This period of time is often called transitional age - the child is no longer a baby, but not an adult.
Age
The age of puberty may vary. Moreover, both boys and girls. Now you can see that girls grow up faster than guys. This is a completely normal phenomenon, conceived by nature. In general, puberty begins at about 13-14 years old. But in the modern world, you can see that this bar has moved a little. Now children are developing faster. And they have a teenage period (puberty, in other words) begins earlier - at 10-11 years. Moreover, both boys and girls.
Late or early?
Girls even sometimes have early puberty. This phenomenon should not cause panic and fear among parents. But for boys, the delay in growing up is more characteristic. Also quite a normal phenomenon, conceived by nature. On average, puberty lasts about 5-6 years. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
Some parents, at the slightest deviation from the developmental norms, begin to take the child to doctors. This should not be done. Indeed, in reality, real medical care is extremely rare. It is recommended that you simply monitor the behavior of the child. And only if there are any serious problems to lead him to the pediatrician. He will appoint studies that will show if there are reasons for concern. And if necessary, the child will be prescribed hormonal drugs that will accelerate the process of growing up the body.
By the way, early or late puberty is rarely caused by hormonal imbalances. Most often, heredity plays a huge role. Therefore, try to remember when your spouse began and ended with your spouse. With a high degree of probability, in a child, puberty will not only have a similar duration, but also a similar development.
Height
The first noticeable change that occurs in most children (especially boys) is a change in growth. During puberty, the body begins to grow rapidly. Both literally and figuratively. Therefore, even a previously low child "stretches out." For girls, growth does not change too much. Although this trend is also visible. This is just the beginning of the features. What else to expect from adolescence and growing up?
Bristles and hair
Any person on the body can find some kind of vegetation. Moreover, mind you, children have it only on their heads. Puberty in boys is characterized by active growth of body hair. As practice shows, some may notice that dark, hard vegetation appears on the arms, legs and chest. But these changes do not always take place. It all depends on the hormones released and heredity.
At the same time, almost every boy in the period of preparation for adulthood has a fluff on his face, smoothly turning into stubble. Beard and mustache - these are two features that indicate that yesterday's baby can already be considered a young man. Also, the hairline appears in intimate places.
Girls also have "vegetation". With a large number of hormones, it can appear on the face (in the form of a light tendril), arms and legs (found in all, but with different densities). Active growth is observed in the area of intimate organs and armpits. It is during puberty that girls begin to shave their bikini and legs, get acquainted with hair removal and depilation. And the boys either grow a beard / mustache or shave.
Face and larynx
Most often, puberty in humans is characterized by the appearance of problem skin. So it is - on the face, and sometimes on the body, acne and acne begin to appear. This is a completely normal phenomenon, which, however, does not happen to everyone. Thus, the body shows the work of the produced hormones. In addition, the boys begin to break their voice, there is a noticeable Adam's apple. But the girls in this regard - no changes. Instead, they begin to look more feminine, watch and look after their faces, and begin to use cosmetics.
Reproductive system
The period of puberty of a person begins, as we have already found out, at about 13-14 years. The biggest changes occur in the reproductive system of the body. And it becomes noticeable to many. Boys can see that the penis acquires a certain pigmentation and increases in size. It has already been said that hair appears in the area of intimate organs. There is a feeling of attraction to the opposite sex. When excited, the boy has an erection.
In girls, puberty is more difficult. After all, they are now getting acquainted with such a concept as menstruation. She can scare many for the first time. As practice shows, the first cycles are irregular. About a year after the onset of menstruation, this phenomenon normalizes. Already at this moment you can understand how the girl expresses the so-called PMS. Menstruation in each girl acquires individual differences that will appear only in her: profuse discharge, pain and so on. It is noted that after the arrival of the first critical days, the girl may become pregnant.
Appearance
Of course, the female half of society has to deal with a phenomenon such as adolescence earlier: their puberty is faster. Appearance is changing for everyone: both boys and girls. The guys are getting bigger, their chest is expanding. About growth has also been said.
But girls have more changes in this area. For them, the first sign of puberty is rounding of the hips. By the end of growing up, the girl has beautiful and feminine forms. Breast growth is also observed. Breast increases rapidly, but not at all. Do not be upset if your mammary glands are not too large - they tend to change size throughout life. It is also worth noting that the girl has a waist. And in general, the body is transformed and takes on a female shape. And the guys are courageous. It is these changes that can characterize the period of puberty in humans.
Behavior
Of course, you can’t do without changes in behavior. The adolescent period is a period of time that dramatically changes a child. He has his own opinion, he begins to defend personal freedom and the right to vote. Independence and unforeseen actions are what the parents of a teenager can wait for. Psychologists advise understanding all of this. After all, it is important to realize that during puberty the child ceases to be small. And you need to treat him as an equal. Otherwise, in adulthood, then the boy or girl will have complexes. For example, a child may never learn to make decisions independently, will become dependent on the opinions of others.
Unforeseen actions and bold decisions are what the child does not do without when he grows up. Yesterday, the girl had blonde long hair, and today she is already with a short haircut and purple curls. The boy who used to wear shirts now wears jackets and leather pants. You can’t say exactly how your child’s tastes will change. In any case, do not enter into an open conflict with a teenager. So you only move away from the child, which will affect your relationship when the children grow up and become adults, independent people.
Psychologists advise respecting the opinions and decisions of a teenager. Try not to get into your own business. Give your child some freedom. Let him learn not to make mistakes and make the right decisions. Do not be a parent - become a good friend to a teenager. Otherwise, puberty will negatively affect your relationship. Or throughout the future life of the child. It is at the time of growing up in a person that the basic principle of behavior is laid down and the character is fully formed.