Puberty in Boys

Puberty in boys starts between 10 to 15 years of age. It is the process by which a child's body starts to take on adult characteristics.

What are the symptoms?

1. his testes and penis start to enlarge/lengthen

2. thin, short hair starts to grow at the base of his scrotum

3. eventually, the hair thickens and darkens, and grows more excessively

4. at about two years after the onset of puberty, your boy will experience a growth spurt. He will grow at about 12 cm per year.

5. more adult characteristics begin to develop, such as a deepening of his voice, more muscle mass, and the beginning of his struggle with acne, in most cases.

What should you do when your child begins to enter puberty?

We feel that it's important to make sure that he understands what he's going through, and what's happening to his body. In the olden days, parents would frown upon such frank conversation. However, we support an honest education/explanation - that to us is the best way to ease your kid into adolescence.

For more information on puberty, checkout our article on puberty in the Malaysiamums Parenting Encyclopedia.