Hello guys, today’s topic is about puberty
So, if you have a son between the ages of 9 and 12, today’s post is for you
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When my son was ten, he noticed something strange things happening with his body and he came to me to ask me some questions
Here are some of the questions he asked me,
“Mom, why is my thingin like this?
“Mom why I’m I not growing muscles?
“Why do I have lots of Pimples on my face (etc)
As at that time, I wasn’t so sure how to answer him, but I tried my best to answer him to the best of my knowledge.
👉Has your son been asking you weird questions about the strange things happening in their body?
Welcome to puberty, the time when kids sprout up, fill out, and maybe even mouth off
Puberty was awkward enough when you were the one going through it.
So how can you help your child through all the changes?
‼️First let’s define what puberty is👇
✳️Puberty is when a child’s body begins to develop and change as they become an adult. Girls develop breasts and start their periods. Boys develop a deeper voice and facial hair will start to appear. The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12.
‼️WHAT AGE DO BOYS GO THROUGH PUBERTY?
Puberty is when a child’s body begins to develop and change as they become an adult. Girls develop breasts and start their periods. Boys develop a deeper voice and facial hair will start to appear. The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12.
❗️Boys’ bodies produce hormones which change their body and they can also affect their emotions.
❗️Getting used to all the changes can sometimes be stressful for your boys.
❗️Everyone is different and will start puberty when their body is ready but it’s common for it to start around age 12-13 and for some this can happen earlier or later.
❗️The changes to their body take time and puberty lasts for different lengths of time for different people and can last for up to 4 years. This is completely normal and doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with your child. .
❗️Every boy has his own likes and dislikes. And during puberty, some boys are very friendly with girls and others might be nervous about talking to girls.
❗️Let your boys know that, thinking about someone they like is a normal process of puberty.
✳️So why do boys feel this way?
The hormones in their body are becoming more active. As a result, they’re starting to have more feelings.
These feelings can confuse them and may leave them scared. This is natural because they are going through a new phase in their life.
Encouraging your boys to talk to their dad, friend or their brother about these things.
Signs that your son is going through puberty
Growth of pubic hair, other body hair, and facial hair.
Enlargement of testicles and penis.
Muscle growth.
Growth spurt.
Acne.
Deepening of the voice.
8 things boys will experience during puberty:
*Your voice gets deeper – some people might refer to this as your voice “breaking”.
*You’ll get taller, bigger and more muscular.
*Pubic hair will start to grow – around your penis and testicles (balls).
*Your penis and testicles will grow larger.
*Hair will grow on your face and under your arms.
*Sexual thoughts and feelings.
*You might get spots and start to sweat more.
*You might feel more irritable or moody than usual – this is because of changes in your hormones.
❇️Mood Swing
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. They’re coping with changes in their body, and possibly acne or body odour as well, at a time when they feel self-conscious.
Puberty can also be an exciting time, as children develop new emotions and feelings.
But the “emotional rollercoaster” they’re on can have psychological and emotional effects, such as:
👉unexplained mood swings
👉low self-esteem
👉aggression
👉depression
My final thoughts 👇
So dear parents, please be there for your boys, and be patient with them during this crucial stage of their life. Remember they are going through a lot and most of their behaviour can be one of the reasons.
And, if your child has a question, answer it honestly. If you feel uncomfortable, need answers to questions, or are uncertain about how to have these talks with your child, ask your doctor for advice
And it’s also important to talk to your child about what’s happening to members of the opposite sex.
But you don’t need to call a meeting, when you want to have the “talk” with your boys 😆
You need to start talking to them early, when your child is young, especially when they start asking questions about their body parts.
Each time you talk, offer more and more detail, depending upon your child’s maturity level and interest in the topic.
I hope this helps 😊♥️
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below 👇👇
Thanks
Olu ♥️♥️♥️
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