Question
My son is showing signs of psychological premature puberty. He keeps talking about how he wants to marry a certain type of wife and that he will need money and become a boss in the future. He’s only in third grade. At this age, thinking about these things might lead to more severe premature puberty in the future.
Answer
According to your description, if any of the following conditions are met, it can be determined as premature puberty: ① Boys showing secondary sexual characteristics before 9 years old, girls before 8 years old; ② Girls showing secondary sexual characteristics after 8 years old, but having their first menstrual period before 10 years old. Premature puberty is related to environmental hormone pollutants, foods containing hormones, and social psychological factors. It is recommended to communicate more with your child and consult a psychologist if necessary.