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Caring for Children Age 6 to Age 12
Physical changes for Females
The following physical changes are
expect in girls. These are normal
ranges, however the order of
these changes varies.
Physical trait Age
Growth of breasts 7-13
Growth of pubic hair 7-14
Body Growth 9.5-14.5
First Period 10-16.5
Underarm Hair 2 years after
pubic hair
shows up
Acne Around the
same time as
underarm hair
The following physical changes are
expect in girls. These are normal
ranges, however the order of
these changes varies.
Physical trait Age
Growth of breasts 7-13
Growth of pubic hair 7-14
Body Growth 9.5-14.5
First Period 10-16.5
Underarm Hair 2 years after
pubic hair
shows up
Acne Around the
same time as
underarm hair
Physical changes for Males
The following physical changes are
expect in girls. These are normal
ranges, however the order of
these changes varies.
Puberty normally hits between
ages 10 and 15.
The following physical changes are
expect in girls. These are normal
ranges, however the order of
these changes varies.
Puberty normally hits between
ages 10 and 15.
Height Growth Spurts, as
much as 4 inches per
year
Acne starts with Puberty
Hair starts to appears in
armpits, legs, pubic
areas,
Smells sweat starts to stink
(glands become active)
Erections It's when the penis
hardens up from being
filled with blood. These
could happen because
of sexual thoughts or
simply no reason
Body Voice starts to change
Chest and shoulders
get bigger.