Early Sexual Maturation
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The age of entering into puberty has declined from 15-16 over the last century to age 11-12. At the same time, it has been observed that there has been little change in psychological and intellectual development.
What are two implications that this earlier sexual maturation has for society?
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The expert examines the age of early sexual maturation and its affects.
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Early Sexual Maturation
Implications of early sexual maturation :
The first implication is that those who develop early may have behavioral problems that may cause them to have problems in school, develop a problem with alcohol and drugs, to become moody, withdrawn, aggressive and depressed. Teenagers may turn to alternative activities when they start having changes in their bodies that they are not ready to handle ...
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