The stages of male puberty follow a definite path with a progression of physical changes. The timing of these changes, however, varies widely from person to person.

Talking about puberty isn’t a one-time conversation. Talk to your kids about the changes their bodies will go through as they grow. Some girls start puberty at 8 years old, and some boys do by 9. So you may need to start these talks earlier than you think. Discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty before they begin. The Timing With Boys and Girls Family Doctor, American Academy of Family Physicians: "Puberty: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty." Tomova A, Deepinder F, Robeva R, Lalabonova H, Kumanov P, Agarwal A. Growth and Development of Male External Genitalia: A Cross-sectional Study of 6200 Males Aged 0 to 19 Years. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med.2010;164(12):1152–1157. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.223 Lemaine V, Cayci C, Simmons PS, Petty P. Gynecomastia in adolescent males. Semin Plast Surg. 2013;27(1):56–61. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1347166 Marceau K, Ram N, Houts RM, Grimm KJ, Susman EJ. Individual differences in boys' and girls' timing and tempo of puberty: modeling development with nonlinear growth models. Dev Psychol. 2011;47(5):1389–1409. doi:10.1037/a0023838

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Why haven't I gotten my period yet? As with all puberty’s changes, periods come at different times for different girls. Girls usually don't get their periods until 2 or 2½ years after starting puberty, though some will move through puberty faster, some slower. If your daughter started puberty later than other girls, she will probably get her period later than other girls as well. Some girls may not get their periods until they're 16. This is usually normal, but it can be tough for them when their friends have already gotten their periods. So why do people feel this way? The hormones in your body are becoming more active. As a result, you're starting to have more feelings. These feelings can be confusing. That's natural. You are going through a new phase in your life. Normally, puberty starts in girls when they’re between 8 and 14 years old. With girls, parents should talk about menstruation before their daughters start their periods. If they don’t know what's happening, girls can be scared by the sight and location of the blood.

Your genes play a role in yourheight. Look at your mom, dad, and other relatives to get an idea of your growth. But nothing is definite.You have to wait and see how it turns out. You can always ask your doctor if you have questions about your height. Not everyone is on the same timetable. Some boys begin to see changes very early, which is called precocious puberty. Others may not see changes until later, which is often referred to as delayed puberty. A New York story weighs love against material wealth. Hit the sidewalks of New York with a girl named Margot and a Dalmatian pup named Bailey. Both are on their best behavior in anticipation of their shared birthday celebration. Students will feel Bailey's keen disappointment when all he gets for his birthday is a kiss and a bandanna. And they will rejoice with Bailey's realization that the love and support of his family are more important than material gifts. This DVD is a word for word match of the storybook. You may have already noticed some boys starting to get chest muscles (called the pectoralis muscles or pecs for short). Some may have broad shoulders (the deltoids, or delts for short). Other boys might still be slimmer and smaller. Help your child understand the changing emotions they will be experiencing during puberty with this helpful Emotional Changes Puberty Problems Letter Activity.Puberty, erections, menstruation, wet dreams and masterbation are just some of the topics that many teachers feel uncomfortable teaching. Experts say the answer to that is no: Boys' behaviors are more cultural than biological. “Parents, relatives, peers, teachers, and [the media] send messages to boys that they should be tough, unemotional, competitive, strong, and powerful,” says Emily W. Kane, a sociologist and author of The Gender Trap: Parents and the Pitfalls of Raising Boys and Girls. Boys may even learn they should expect deference from girls and women and it’s okay to objectify them, she adds. The result: Not-so-good boys. Bozzola M, Bozzola E, Montalbano C, Stamati FA, Ferrara P, Villani A. Delayed puberty versus hypogonadism: a challenge for the pediatrician. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2018;23(2):57–61. doi:10.6065/apem.2018.23.2.57 Hall A. Pearly Penile Papules. In: Atlas of Male Genital Dermatology. Springer, 2019. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-99750-6_6

Lauridsen LL, Arendt LH, Støvring H, Olsen J, Ramlau-Hansen CH. Is age at puberty associated with semen quality and reproductive hormones in young adult life?. Asian J Androl. 2017;19(6):625–632. doi:10.4103/1008-682X.190328 Limit the amount of violence your son is exposed to, and remind him that though anger and frustration are normal feelings, he can’t express them in ways that are threatening or violent to others. Help him find appropriate methods for handling those emotions. Body hair really gets going during puberty. Some boys will start to notice hair growing on their face around the chin, on the cheeks, and above the lip. Also, hair grows on the chest, the armpits, and even down there in the pubic region. Let your child know that you're available to talk, but start conversations too. Discuss puberty — and the feelings that come with its changes — as openly as possible. Parents might feel embarrassed discussing these sensitive topics, but kids often are relieved to have them take the lead once in a while.It helps to brush up on the subject. So before you answer your child's questions, make sure you get answers to your own. If you're not quite comfortable talking about puberty, practice what you want to say first. Let your child know that it may be a little uncomfortable, but it's important to talk about it. Talking with a friend or an older person like your brother or sister might help you be less confused. Older people sometimes have more experience than you, so they can be good people to go to for advice. What's Up With Body Hair?