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Question - Puberty for Males and Females Discussion
Puberty is a fact of life and, for some, is considered a somewhat awkward reality. Nevertheless, puberty is a truly remarkable stage of development. Our textbook defines puberty as, "a collective term that encompasses all the changes, both seen and unseen, that are needed for reproductive maturity" (Boyd et al., 2018, p. 294). Much like all stages of development, due to individual variability, adolescents do not proceed through the steps of puberty at the same time. As stated in our text, "Discrepancies between an adolescent's expectation and what actually happens determine the psychological effect of puberty. Those whose development occurs outside the desired or expected range are likely to think less well of themselves, to be less happy with their bodies and with the process of puberty. They may also display other signs of psychological distress." (Boyd et al., p. 296).
What do you perceive to be some of the effects, positive and negative, of the timing of puberty?
How might this differ between males and females?
What are some strategies for educators and professionals who work with adolescents to support them?