Question
During the growth process, boys tend to have a slower rate of height increase. Does this mean they are developing late? What are the initial features of boys’ development?
Answer
The early development features of boys include the growth of facial hair, the appearance of underarm hair, and the gradual development of testicles. The maturation of seminiferous tubules, the maturation of sperm cells, and the production of sperm are all normal phenomena of adolescent development. As boys enter adolescence, due to sexual maturation, under the influence of male hormones, they will experience sexual desires and have affection for the opposite sex. This is a normal psychological change accompanying physiological development.