What do you remember most about puberty and growing up?

What I remember is was my voice gets deeper. Voice getting crackly and hairs on my body getting
thicker and coarsy . More body hair growth.

What did you enjoy doing when you are at my age?

Feeling bit more of a matured person, feeling of independence. Being proud of my little moustache and
beard.

What did you like and dislike about growing up?

Like

Things I started like are learning to care more about self, have a good outlook about world. Taking
responsibility and doing things independently. Making friend outside family, travel around world. Can
drive on my own.

Dislike

As I grew up, I started encounter real life problems and conflicts that exposes them to the world. As time
goes on, I become more and more conflicted by the amount of problems I perceive in the world, such as
love, happiness, grief, success and many more. This often brings about more stress and personal
dilemmas. I cannot play with the toys what I like when I was a kid.

How did you get answers to your questions about puberty and growing up?

Talking to grandmother , discussing with friends who experienced similar issues. Asking questions to my
parents and understanding things in a better perspective.

What do you want me to know about growing up?

Growth Spurt

Your physical features will start to change between 12-14 years old. You will get taller and your head,
hands and feet will grow, sometimes all at different times. This may cause you to look out of proportion
and lanky. Boys typically stop growing by 18 or 20 years old.

Voice Changes

As the larynx (Adam's Apple or voice box) gets bigger, a boy's voice begins to change. Your voice will
squeak as the vocal chords stretch and grow. You may have fluctuations between high and low tones.
When the larynx is finished expanding, you will have a deeper, more masculine voice.
Angst

Those hormones and body changes are playing havoc with your moods and behavior. The rudeness,
lateness, messiness, moodiness, anger and sleeping-in are all normal side-effects of puberty. You will be
going through many physical, emotional and social changes, not to mention pressures at school.

Body Hair

Boys and girls develop pubic and underarm hair during puberty. They both also get thicker hair on their
arms and legs. But boys also have to deal with hair growing on their chest, back and face. Like other
body hair, facial hair comes in soft and wispy.

Body Odour

Good personal hygiene is the key to keeping body odour at bay. Sweat does not have a smell but the
bacteria that lives on our skin does. The start of puberty is a good time to start wearing daily deodorant
and increasing washing habits.

Acne

While BO and body hair can be hidden, acne and pimples most often cannot. New hormones are
responsible for the changes in oil-producing glands that may become over-active and create pimples.
It's not dirt that create pimples, just blocked glands. Some foods may cause pimples to flare up so cut
back on them for relief.