Physical Changes
What are the three physical changes that happen to males during puberty?
Pubic hair
Voice change
Facial hair
Growth spurt
How does a person's identity change during puberty?
As they find out who they are and what they wish to achieve such as what job they want and what relationships do they want to have.
Why do mood swings change so rapidly during puberty?
This is because of the brain strengthening parts of the brain to help them feel intense and complex emotions.
How do adolescence deal with Acne?
Clean your face, not popping the pimples and using pimple patches.
What advice can you give for adolescence dealing with increased body odour?
Wash yourself regularly, put on deodorant after exercising, change clothes often.
True or false?
Males and females go through the same changes during puberty.
False.
Why do parents give different and more responsibilities during puberty?
Parents do this to teach their kids more responsibilities and feeling capable on their own. Adolescence want more independence that comes with increased repsonsibilities.
What are some common emotional changes that happen during puberty?
Feeling angry, confused, scared, happy and no knowing why they are feeling these emotions. They can also start to feel embarrassed and worried about what others think.
How do adolescence deal with growing pains?
See a doctor for growing pains if it gets bad, make sure you get good sleep. Talk to your guardian about it.
What are some good ways to eat healthy during puberty?
Eat 3 meals a day, eat fruit more often, eat balanced meals and eat less foods with sugar.
How do changes to your voice affect you around others?
It can affect self-esteem and how others see you which shapes a role in your identity.
Why do adolescence want more time alone during puberty?
Adolescence wants more time alone to find out who they are and to just get away from the social world.
How do feelings change when you hit puberty?
Having more mood swings and mixed emotions about things that they would've had different feelings on before.
How do adolescence deal with stress and anxiety during puberty?
Make sure to get enough sleep. Deal with any issues causing anxiety. Reduce stress levels through mindfulness, meditation or relaxation. Do breathing exercises.
Why is it important to practise good hygiene during puberty?
Putting on deodorant, wash your whole body, wash your face, change your clothes and dont pop pimples.