Testosterone And Children: Explaining Testosterone To Children

Explaining Testosterone To Children

Published by M. B. Aria

If you have pubescent children, the sooner you talk to them about what they are experiencing physically, the sooner they will understand the emotional changes that follow the onset of puberty ...

If your son or daughter is going through puberty, it may be time for you to start explaining the difference between testosterone and estrogen, and how these hormones contribute to human development. Testosterone is generally considered the male hormone, and estrogen is known as the female hormone, but your child should know that both hormones should be found in both men and women. The mixture of both hormones helps the body to develop properly, and the sooner you talk to your children about the changes they are experiencing physically, the sooner they will understand the emotional changes that come along with puberty.

The emotional changes that your children will experience is one of the first things that you should mention when you're explaining puberty. Testosterone may bring out new side of your son; he may begin to be more aggressive, will want to talk to girls more (or be afraid to do so), or may become more competitive. Estrogen could cause your daughter to be more emotional, or to have mood swings from time to time. If you are living with two or more children who are going through puberty at the same time, you should explain these changes to them, so that they can learn to be more understanding of each other. You should also let your children know that the physical changes they may notice are normal; testosterone is responsible for hair growth on the chest and face for boys, and causes boys to develop a lower voice register than girls.

If your son has high levels of testosterone-this could be characterized by aggressive behavior, withdrawal, or anti-social behavior-you may want to take him to the doctor to talk about various treatment options. You can also include more raw foods in your child's diet and have your child try a multi-vitamin in order to regulate hormone levels.

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