Timing of Puberty
Females vs. Males
Pubertal Development
Pubertal Timing
There are risk factors for maturing earlier than other children. Some of the factors are heredity, nutrition/exercise, geographical education, SES, and even ethnic groups (higher risk if are African American). When puberty arrives early for both genders, different outcomes happen. For females the feel unpopular, withdrawn, negative body image, and low confidence. For males they are popular, confident, and have a positive body image.
When it comes to puberty happening later, the way males and females acted for early maturing switch. Now females are more confident, sociable, and are school leaders. While males are attention-seeking, unpopular, and anxious.
Maturing Times
Parent-Child Relationship
Outcomes of Puberty
A common psychological problem that occurs in 20% of adolescences during puberty is depression. This occurs more in girls than in boys. It is said that one in five children get depression. Some signs include irritability, withdrawal, isolation, hopelessness, reduced social interactions, loss of energy and sleep, and so much more. The link below shows this and also a test you or your child could take to see if this is what they could possibly have.