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 What is puberty? |
The name for the physical changes your body goes through during adolescence
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 What kind of change does adolescence bring to boys? |
Boys develop muscle, their voices deepen, and they grow facial and pubic hair.
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 What kind of change does adolescence bring to girls? |
Girls develop breasts, gain weight around their hips, begin menstruating and grow pubic hair.
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 What do most adolescents really value? |
Their independence.
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 What age do boys and girls tend to reach puberty? |
Girls tend to reach puberty between 11 and 12. Boys reach puberty slightly later, between 12 and 13.
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 What is something that many teenagers become interested in? |
Having a boyfriend or girlfriend.
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 Who do adolescents prefer to spend their time with? |
Their friends.
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 What is peer pressure? |
When you feel pressured to do something you may not want to do.
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