Puberty in girls, the passage to adulthood
Psychological changes during puberty in girls
Psychological changes during puberty in girls
Puberty is an upheaval for some girls. Indeed, this transition period can be difficult to manage because it is impossible to control. Not yet considered an adult, the teenager must nevertheless detach herself from her child status. The pubescent girl observes her body and sees it changing, sometimes in a different way than she had imagined. These changes are also the subject of comparisons with family and friends: “Why is my friend already wearing bras?”, “Why am I the first to have my period?”, “Am I going to grow up again?” or on the contrary “Why am I the tallest in the class?
Puberty is often a very awkward age when classmates are willing to make fun of you. Girls may not take these inappropriate jokes well, and may become withdrawn or aggressive.
Other Puberty-Related Changes in Girls.
Puberty is also a time of significant growth. The girl’s skeleton grows and her physical appearance changes. Sweat glands develop and sweating becomes more important, giving way to a more or less strong and natural body odor.
Menstruation usually occurs when the girl reaches a weight of about 48 kilos, and is manifested by monthly bleeding that corresponds to the elimination of what could have served as a nest for the egg. The arrival of menstruation indicates that the young woman is able to procreate if she wishes. In fact, her body will produce an egg every month until menopause.
