Question 1

what determines how much someones face will change during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Genes/diet/outside: I would classify the pattern as driven by 3 basic influences. Genetics has a major role &amp; reflects a blend of inputs from either parent.Diet (thin/normal/obesity) has a variety of influences on appearance. External issues like trauma/infection/burns/etc. will also contribute to the outcome.

Question 2

will puberty change the way you look?

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Yes: Puberty changes the facial features and length of the face, arms and legs.  It also changes the body shape and voice.  The biggest changes are in the sexual characteristics.

Question 3

how does a mood change during puberty?

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Mood Swings: Mood swings are typical during puberty for both boys and girls.  However, the degree by which one's mood changes all depends on the individual.

Question 4

what physical changes occur during puberty?

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Girl or boy?: For girls, the secondary sexual characteristics change, the hips widen, the breasts develop, hair grows in an adult distribution, hormonal changes initiate ovulation and menstuation and  later on the growth plates fuse.  The frontal lobe remains in a rather disorganized and immature state leading to a lot of dramatic moods and confusion.  Onset of an enhanced libido begins to distract.

Question 5

can child's behavior change during puberty?

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Usually does: They get conflicted.  Their hormones surge and they have to cope with physical changes.  Be strong.

Question 6

what are normal physical changes in boys during puberty?

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See below: Increase in genital size, development of pubic and axillary hair, voice change, increase in muscle mass, and growth spurt.

Question 7

what physical changes during puberty in a boy are there?

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Puberty in Boys: Includes changes in size and of penis and testes, development of hair in pubic area, under arms and face, change in voice.

Question 8

can you go through puberty without any body changes or symptoms?

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No: By definition puberty changes the hormonal background of the kid.Their tissues, if normal will demonstrate physical changes triggered by those hormones. While some may not grow as tall or have parts as big as others the changes will happen.Those with ate rare absence of puberty triggering hormones will never transition into puberty or be fertile unless they are diagnosed &amp; treated for the problem

Question 9

will my friendship change if my best friend goes through puberty?

Accepted Answer

Why should it?: I don't see why friendship should change with puberty. True friends stay forever. If you are talking about some other relationships than pure friendship, please specify that in your comments.

Question 10

what is the main development change that will occur during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are a girl the process is as follows: breast buds-->pubic hair-->growth spurt--> then menses.  If you are a boy the process is not as straight forward: increased body size, penile and scrotum growth, pubic hair, and voice changes.

The key is growth! the childlike body becomes more and more like an adult.

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