Flash Cards: Growth and Development during Adolescence

Sujatha's family celebrated her first period as a positive and natural event, showing support, love, and understanding for her transition into womanhood.

Radha felt confused, scared, and embarrassed when she got her first period, as she was unprepared for this significant milestone in her development.

It is important to prepare children for the changes of adolescence to help them navigate this period with confidence, understanding, and acceptance of their developing bodies and emotions.

Dibang's mother should reassure him, provide emotional support, and help him understand that changes during adolescence are natural and part of growing up.

There may not be anything wrong with Dibang; he is likely experiencing normal insecurities and uncertainties that come with the physical and emotional changes of adolescence.

Dibang felt embarrassed and self-conscious due to Rakesh's remarks, which made him question his appearance and body changes during adolescence.

Wet dreams can be a normal part of sexual development in adolescent boys, signaling the maturation of the reproductive system and the onset of fertility.

Semen is a fluid that contains sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system. It carries sperm for fertilization.