Question
How can you determine if a child has early puberty? What are the characteristics of early puberty? What should you do if a child shows signs of early puberty? How should you guide the child?
Answer
The apparent characteristics of children with early puberty generally occur before the age of 10. In girls, this includes the onset of menstruation, denser body hair, the growth of pubic hair, and breast development, all of which are signs of early puberty in girls. In boys, the development of an Adam’s apple, an adult voice, dense body hair, pubic hair, and normal erections are specific manifestations of early puberty in boys.