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9 - puberty??

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MrsSnape · 04/04/2008 21:39

I've just read something where someone is saying they have started giving their 10 year old son privacy in his room as he has started masturbating etc...??? My son is 9 and I thought all that was years away, is this how early they start now?

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Miggsie · 04/04/2008 21:39

surely not!
My brother was doing airfix kits when 9!!!!

avenanap · 04/04/2008 21:42

I wish I hadn't read this. My ds is 9 next week. Is he going to turn into a grumpy child that plays with his willy? ARRRGGGHHH!

paros · 04/04/2008 22:06

all I know about puberty and boys is never ever buy navy sheets for the bed ewwwwwwww(lol ) My DS is 8 . 9 in June god I hope this is wrong .

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BigBadMouse · 04/04/2008 22:12

I don't think it is neccesarily a 'modern' thing to be starting at 10, but yes, from what I have heard its not uncommon at all.

How does the mother know what is going on though?

ChocolateRockingHorse · 04/04/2008 22:15

Actually I understand that this is uncommon in boys to start puberty as young as ten. Girls yes (although still early but classed as "normal" but not boys)

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MrsSnape · 04/04/2008 22:15

She's walked in on him a few times apparantly lol

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BigBadMouse · 04/04/2008 22:20

Surely that would be enough to put him off for a while?......ok, maybe not..

Christywhisty · 05/04/2008 00:37

I have a 10 year old girl and 12 yr old boy and they seem to be hitting puberty together.
DS's teacher last year seemed to think he was a bit more advanced than most of the other boys as his voice was beginning to crack. He has had a big growth spurt but he hasn't got any hair under his arms yet.
Certainly haven't caught him doing anything yet, but he is getting a bit shy and now doesn't like changing in front of us.

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