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Published 31-07-2017
ISBN 9780522870770
Pages 199
Subjects Society and culture: general Age groups: adolescents Family & health
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The New Puberty

Amanda Dunn

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Paperback Hardback eBook
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Published 31-07-2017
ISBN 9780522870770
Pages 199
Subjects Society and culture: general Age groups: adolescents Family & health
Imprint MUP Digital

Why are boobs, pubes and periods still such no-go topics? How should we talk to our kids and teens about sex? Should sexuality education be mandatory in Australian primary schools? Puberty is changing. We need to change with it.

Emily is a happy ten-year-old who wears a size 12B bra and has tampons nestled in her school bag beside her play lunch. She isn't alone. Children are going through puberty earlier than ever before. How does this affect them? What does it mean for their parents, friends and society?

What exactly happens during puberty, and how does it impact on social and emotional development? How is it linked to mental health, gender and sexuality, body image and risk-taking? Why is puberty still such a no-go topic?

The New Puberty tackles these complex questions for parents and teachers of school-aged children through the latest research and expert analysis. It unpacks some of the mysteries surrounding puberty, and with the battle scars of those who have gone before, shows how adults can best help young people through this vital stage of life to set them up for a happy adulthood.

About The Author

Amanda Dunn is the politics and society editor for The Conversation. She was an editor and reporter with The Age and The Sunday Age for 16 years, specialising in education, health, social issues, pop culture and the arts. Her first book, The New Puberty, was published in 2017. John Watson joined The Conversation in 2013…