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What’s Happening to My Body? Puberty changes, and how a child views his own body and that of others
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uberty is the process of physical changes that occur when a child’s body develops into an adult’s body, and is essentially the body’s way of preparing for reproduction. Puberty changes are triggered by weight. Because today’s children have better nutrition and health, they reach the critical weight earlier, and therefore experience puberty earlier.
Boys and girls hit puberty at different ages. Typical changes include:
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