Young men have a particularly hard time ahead of them when growing up. A lot is expected from a young man in today's society. Not only are they expected to be strong and manly but also sensitive and in touch with their feelings. It is difficult trying to get the right balance. Be yourself and if you need some advice try talking to someone you trust.
Young men don't seem to have as much advice available to them through the magazines which are available for young women. However you can get a lot of information from websites such as this one.
Puberty
Puberty is used to describe the changes that take place when a child grows into an adult. It is controlled by hormones, which travel all over the body delivering instructions to grow and develop. A lot of changes take place over a number of years, both physically and emotionally. It can be a complex time for young people.
Boys usually go through puberty between the ages of 10 and 18 years old, whereas puberty in girls usually occurs between 9 and 17 years old. Although everyone goes through puberty, everyone experiences it differently and it occurs at different times and different rates.
There is more detailed information about the changes that take place during puberty in the sections below.
