My sun started puberty at about 10 or 11. he is now 12 and has lots of pubic hair, B.O a hair line on his stomach as well. His voice is also squeking a lot now. Is this normal for his age?
2007-02-10 04:26:31 · 12 answers · asked by Josh 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
He also Masturbates
2007-02-10 04:33:30 · update #1
Cant be to do with genes either as I and my wife were both late bloomers
2007-02-10 04:38:38 · update #2
Boys enter puberty at an average age of 11 (one year later than girls) but may occur anytime between 9 to 14 years. The first sign of puberty in boys is enlargement of the testicles and a thinning and reddening of the scrotum(testicular area).
Part of the puberty affects a boy's voice. As the larynx (or voice box) enlarges and the muscles or vocal cords grow, the voice may "crack". This is a normal part of the growth process. Eventually the voice will change to a more permanent " adult male" deeper tone.
2007-02-10 04:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you saw the news lately about young boys starting puberty early, or having breast development, etc.. It mentioned many bath products that cause this. The ones mentioned in the article include lavender and tree oils. I've pasted a link below.
I would suggest his getting evaluated by your pediatrician if you are worried. I think 12 is normal for puberty, but starting at 10-11 seems early.
2007-02-10 05:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's becoming more common. Boys and girls are maturing earlier and earlier. 12-13 still seems to be average for boys, but 10 or 14 is not unusual, it seems. Yeah, if they aren't already masturbating, the hormones at puberty will usually nudge them into it. Spontaneous erections are hard for a boy to ignore.
If you're concerned, you can have your doctor check out your young man's endocrine system to be sure it's OK. I think it's either the pituitary or pineal gland (I get them confused) that triggers puberty, and there must be a test that shows whether the hormones they produce aren't running in overdrive.
Meanwhile, it's birds and bees time, dad.
2007-02-10 05:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not early, it is normal. he is going through it at the normal time so he is not late or early. it is also normal that he masturbates as long as he does not do it in front of others, with others, or talks about doing it. make sure that he knows that this is to be done in private and not for the world to know about. his voice will stop squeaking down the road. it is normal for him to do this. everyone deals with puberty in a different way. you just need to be there for him for love and support and to answer any questions that he may have. this is a tough time for kids. if you haven't had the sex talk with him, now would be an excellent time to do this. hope this helps. good luck.
2007-02-10 05:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 00:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is considered a bit early , but its ok and normal.
as a parent u have to make sure that his brain is amture anough to cope with his newly developed body.
and im not just talking about sex education, even self esttem may be a problem aspecially if he is the only one in class who has got the hairs and the squeeky voice.
however boys who develop early tend to have higher self esteem than girls who mature early and also tend to do better at school
2007-02-10 04:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by Lara^mt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..it's normal. My daughter started at about 10 with hair and got her period at 11.
2007-02-10 04:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes early but just like girls boys can go through puberty early or late, no two people are the same , i wouldnt worry.
2007-02-10 04:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lainey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
his voice is going to come with time.... and yes its very normal for his age....
2007-02-10 04:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by sweetangel16175 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No l don`t think lt`s to early. they can start at any age...
2007-02-10 04:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋