Is it normal to not go through puberty, even in 9th grade?

Puberty is very complex. There are genetic, medical, social, nutritional, and mechanical factors that affect the onset and length of puberty. read more

It’s not usual but it’s normal that some kids don’t begin puberty until as late as 16. See your doctor if you are concerned, but this is a reasonably common occurrence. In boys puberty traditionally is expected between 12 and 16, though recent studies suggest it is starting as young as 10 these days. read more

If you go through puberty with the speed of a bullet overnight, you would still be considered to be going through an early puberty. I know it might seem otherwise, but it’s not at all abnormal to not have gone through puberty at 13. read more

9th Grade Physical Health During 9th grade, children are typically going through puberty and experiencing the rapid and profound changes that take place as they mature into adults. Although they have been growing throughout their young lives, during adolescence their bodies grow more quickly than ever, especially during the phase known as the adolescent growth spurt, from around the age of 9 until the end of puberty. read more