Human Growth and Development / Unit 9 HGD 1201 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Adolescent Growth Spurt
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The idea
Adolescence turns a child's body into an adult one in spurts, but in a predictable order, with the growth spurt beginning about two years earlier in girls.
In practice
Hands growing first, then arms, and finally the torso.
Where people slip
Temporary awkwardness while motor skills recalibrate is normal; growing pains affect children from about four to fourteen.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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