About Puberty - Boys

[Iambearchua]

I think it is normal that we tend to be worried and anxious but it is perfectly normal to feel this way.

My tots is to be their QnA cos it is better to answer their questions then them going to google for answers.

Be as open as we can so that they feel comfortable to share

[Vashli]

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Hi, do you have any good recommendation to a shaving starter kit for youth btwn 14-16? Also, can share if your boys trim/ shave their armpit hair?

My teen just turned 13 and he is very inquisitive with the hairs that is growing in this puberty period. He even asked me if he could trim those that is in his private part. I said soon. Did your teens shave theirs too at this age?

Your thoughts pls. thanks!

[Vashli]

Actually, I find it hard since masturbating is part of human nature. Maybe, we just need to be open to our kid about it and explain to him the pros and cons of masturbating. Also, don’t let him watch porn. Always check his computer.

[shisan]

Can I ask on the physical aspect of puberty? My boy just turned 11 a month back. He has a peach fuzz moustache and he says he has short pubic hair starting to sprout. Also some pimples on his cheeks. Is this too early?

[mindscape]

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Can I ask on the physical aspect of puberty? My boy just turned 11 a month back. He has a peach fuzz moustache and he says he has short pubic hair starting to sprout. Also some pimples on his cheeks. Is this too early?

For me I find it early but, you need not to worry as it is normal. Next thing will happen is his voice begins to change as muscles get larger.

[shisan]

Actually this peach fuzz above his lips already there since last year. I have always been a little concerned over it but doctor never say anything. My husband went to check, he say the pubic hair is not the rough curly type. Just fine hair but longer than usual. Is that the start? He is still skinny… just taller. The voice change and muscles, roughly how fast? Not even P6… and only 1.49m tall I’m wondering how much more he can grow only …

[zac's mum]

It’s only considered early if it starts before 10 yo. Ask his dad when he started his. This book says generally the sons will start roughly 9 months younger than their dads.


Worth buying and reading up. For your son too.

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[shisan]

According to the book, my son might still be a tad early. This fine pubic hair is happening now, while his private part has grown since last year i think… he doesn’t let me see, he screams “PRIVACY!!” So yah, i wouldn’t know when it started. He has small white head, tiny pimples on his cheeks, this happens occasionally. I didn’t have acne so I don’t know what age this starts. I just hope it isn’t gonna hasten the puberty process and because of that, end early… so he ends up a short and stunted adult…

And of course I miss the kiddo stage la, I know I’ll dread teenage stage

[zac's mum]

Don’t worry so much lah, start early doesnt mean will end early. The whole process takes several years anyway. And there’s still the potential growth spurt.


Just continue to give him space (and privacy haha) and be there for him. My boy has some pimples too, not full blown acne yet but have to nag to use facial wash.

[coast]

Help Your Child Cope With Puberty and Self-esteem


https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/957/help-your-child-cope-with-puberty-and-self-esteem

All the best.