During puberty, male and females go through changes as they develop from childhood to adolescence and reach sexual maturity.
Some children will have a relatively easy time of puberty, but, for many, it can be a perplexing – yet sometimes fascinating – time. What arguably makes puberty easier is tolerant, supportive grown-ups. The more parents, guardians, relatives and even teachers know what to expect from puberty, the more they’re equipped to deal with the physical changes and emotional ups and downs – including outbursts, silences and teenage dating – and offer help to their confused or frustrated charges.
