Timing In Developmental Context: Implications: Article Analysis

The two articles “Genetic Influences on Adolescent Behavior” and “Putting Pubertal

Timing in Developmental Context: Implications for Prevention” both analyzed how topics such as puberty and genetics have an influence on adolescent behavior. The article “Putting Pubertal Timing in Developmental Context:Implications” described the parent-child relationship and the ways that it is affected by puberty and vice-versa. Studies performed by Lauren & Collins, 2009; Paikoff & Brooks-Gunn,1991 suggest that the parent-child relationship changes along with puberty. On the other hand, the article “Genetic Influences on Adolescent Behavior” uses data from SAMHSA,2007 which compare alcohol use across adolescence. This data tells us that alcohol use,

I agree with the suggestions that they give in the article, it would be beneficial if parents and especially mothers talk to their daughters about topics such as menstruation. The article mentions that some parents might feel uncomfortable when it comes to talking to their kids about topics such as puberty. They also mention that girls get angry when they discuss a topic such as menstruation. This like the article states is a result of the kind of relationship that exist between the parties. In my opinion, if a good relationship is not built between parents and their children since they are toddlers then this makes it even harder to talk to them when it comes to a topic like puberty. There has to be confidence and trust between both of them. Parents need to understand that their children are going to learn about puberty someday and it’s best if they hear it from them. Parents might also want to speak to their children about puberty at an earlier age. I have read some articles where it is stated that nowaday girls are getting their menstruation at earlier ages than expected or than the usual. I have heard that the food that is consumed might have to do with girls getting their menstruation at an earlier