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Puberty tip's

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HonestDreamer · 13/09/2024 23:08

Hi all, parent of a 15 Male teenage boy. Is there any tip's you would give me whilst he is going through puberty? He is the eldest for the note, so new to all this!!
Thank You.

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Terracata · 13/09/2024 23:14

This is such a broad vague question. Could you narrow it down? As currently your post is giving me creepy vibes (occasionally set off by seemingly innocuous posts).

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HonestDreamer · 13/09/2024 23:16

Terracata · 13/09/2024 23:14

This is such a broad vague question. Could you narrow it down? As currently your post is giving me creepy vibes (occasionally set off by seemingly innocuous posts).

There isn't much really, just in general!

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GrazingSheep · 13/09/2024 23:18

Get him off screens and as involved in family life as you can.

FrapGlart · 13/09/2024 23:19

You sound like AI. Are you a robot?

shellyleppard · 13/09/2024 23:20

Encourage him to talk about things. Whether its his emotions, worries about school/friends/ girls or boys. They have a habit of bottling things up. Also don't be surprised if he takes extremely long showers/spend ages in the bathroom (mum to two sons)

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HonestDreamer · 13/09/2024 23:20

FrapGlart · 13/09/2024 23:19

You sound like AI. Are you a robot?

No i'm not, from Belfast...

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titchy · 13/09/2024 23:22

Haven't most 15 year olds gone through puberty? Or at least most of it - so you might be a bit late to the party...

pinkpantherxxx · 13/09/2024 23:23

I would keep him up to date with his hygiene make sure he showers regularly also give him some skin care tips

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HonestDreamer · 13/09/2024 23:23

titchy · 13/09/2024 23:22

Haven't most 15 year olds gone through puberty? Or at least most of it - so you might be a bit late to the party...

I won't lie, I don't notice many visible sign's to be honest

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titchy · 13/09/2024 23:29

So he's 4 ft something with hairless legs and a squeaky voice. Poor kid! It's not puberty tips you need, it's self-confidence tips - he's probably mortified with rock bottom confidence right now.

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HonestDreamer · 13/09/2024 23:31

titchy · 13/09/2024 23:29

So he's 4 ft something with hairless legs and a squeaky voice. Poor kid! It's not puberty tips you need, it's self-confidence tips - he's probably mortified with rock bottom confidence right now.

Can i ask more about the confidence bit? I can't see why he would have poor confidence.

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titchy · 13/09/2024 23:39

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Spidey senses were correct!

Bigearringsbigsmile · 14/09/2024 10:28

A male teenage boy as opposed to a female teenage boy?

PolaroidPrincess · 15/09/2024 10:20

I won't lie, I don't notice many visible sign's to be honest

Poor lad. I think you need a trip to the GP. I'm surprised you haven't noticed how different he is to his peers.

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