• I am experiencing a major growth spurt and am experiencing significant physical changes. My skeleton and muscles are developing at a rapid pace.
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• My body may appear awkward and disproportional. I am self-conscious about physical changes.
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• I am experiencing hormonal changes. Boys are entering puberty around age 12.
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• My brain is developing rapidly through a process called hypergrowth.
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• I need more sleep since my body and brain are growing.
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• See Milestones in Early Adolescent Development for more information.
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Ikeda Ryoto (12 years), Japonská škola v Praze - Japan School of Prague, Praha 6 - Řepy, Japan. ICEFA Lidice, 40th Exhibition. Honourable mention.