Monday, October 22, 2012

Boys Enter Puberty Younger

This NY Times article entitled "Boys Now Enter Puberty Younger, Study Suggests, But It's Unclear Why" discusses recent research revealing that boys enter puberty 6 months to 2 years earlier than previously measured. The study did not identify a cause, but there are numerous rationales why this might be true.  What are the implications of this study for parents, teachers and healthcare professionals? How might this impact body image and self-esteem for boys?

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