Question

A 9-year-old child with a height of 1 meter 35 cm is showing signs of early puberty, such as breast development. After diagnosis, it is confirmed as early puberty. Parents are worried about the potential effects on future growth from the medication treatment (such as injectable growth control) suggested by the doctor, and seek information about the consequences of not using medication and how to deal with daily life.

Answer

  1. Pay close attention to your child’s changes: The onset of early puberty often happens unnoticed, and adults may overlook the developmental process. Therefore, it is important to be more attentive to your child’s emotional changes and carefully observe their daily life. Once signs of early puberty are detected, immediately find the cause and take prompt corrective measures.
  2. Control the media content your child is exposed to: Help children clarify incorrect information in the media, limit their viewing of inappropriate TV programs, and teach them to distinguish between behaviors that can be imitated and those that should not be imitated.