Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with puberty for boys.

Ignore: Treat them like as adult but have the expectations of a child. Both will be happier!

Ignore: Don't lecture - let him learn with a good source - like american med association book on puberty.

Ignore: Do educate your child on the physical and emotional changes even before puberty starts.

Ignore: Avoid peer pressure with independence. Body changes are normal. Eat healthy, exercise and sleep well.

Ignore: Do obtain regular yearly visits with your doctor for well-child care.

Ignore: Puberty for boys - masturbation is normal and healthy. Guide them to do this activity in private.

Ignore: Do not worry about others maturity rates as there is wide variability amongst boys in puberty.

Ignore: Early signs of male puberty are scrotal & testicular enlargement. Growth spurt begins 2 yrs later.

Independence,: Independence, and maturity helped by being reasoned with, explaining why u want something that way.

During: During puberty to avoid acne breakouts, you should wash your face twice daily.

A: A lending hand with chores goes a long way to building relationship.

Support: Support ur child, he/she is going thru a lot of tug of war emotions. avoid getting angry at him/her.

Ignore: Have the safe sex talk early. Share the importance of sex as a part of deep love, not casual sport.

Ignore: Don't keep telling the child what he can do have basic rules laid out as to what is acceptable.

Normalize: Normalize the experience by encouraging open and honest discussion with the boy and those who matter.

Ignore: Puberty in boys before 9 years of age is early and should be evaluated.