Physical Changes
The ____ of a boy get wider and more muscular during puberty.
shoulders
Boys should start using ____ on their armpits more often during puberty to control body odor.
Deodorant
What do we call rapid, unpredictable changes that are common for boys going through puberty?
Mood swings
Relationships with ____ may start to shift during a boy's puberty.
family
Puberty happens at the same time for everyone no matter what - True or False?
FALSE!
Puberty causes a boy's voice to go from high-pitched to ______.
Low-pitched/deeper
Puberty causes an increase in ___ from sweat glands, so more frequent bathing is needed.
Sweat
How might boys feel more often during puberty due to hormonal changes?
Irritable/grumpy
Boys may start to feel the need for more _____ during puberty as they become more independent.
privacy
If I don't start puberty by grade 6 then that means I will never go through puberty - True or False?
FALSE!
Puberty causes ____ to grow on a boy's face and body...
Body & facial hair
Boys may need to start ____ regularly during puberty to maintain good hygiene.
Shaving
How can puberty make boys feel about their appearance?
Self-conscious/care about it more
Puberty can lead boys to spend more time with _____.
Their friends & girls
At what age do boys usually begin going through puberty?
9/10-15
Increased production of _____ from the skin glands can lead to pimples during puberty...
Oils and hormones
Washing the face regularly with ____ can help manage acne breakouts during puberty.
Face wash/soap
Boys might want to be more private and want less ___ from their parents during puberty.
Attention
Boys may start to want more attention from ______ during puberty.
girls
If my body doesn't produce hormones, is there anything I can do to start the process?
YES! A doctor can help prescribe you hormones IF NEEDED! (always talk to your parents and doctor first if this is a concern)
The ____ becomes longer and is usually where most acne will develop...
face
What are three different kinds of deodorant that boys can use during puberty?
Roll on (ball), roll on (stick), spray
Boys might start to develop _____ for girls during puberty.
Boys may feel self-conscious about what _____ think about them during puberty.
girls
Some people may not develop all the traits associated with going through puberty (growing full facial hair, being shorter than others, etc.) and this is normal - True or False?
TRUE! (Look at Mr. Reed's "beard" compared to Mr. Tourle's) lol