Why do humans go through puberty?

Nature is clever. It “knows” that a young boy or girl is in no way capable of caring for a new human, a baby, a newbie. So nature does not provide the boy or girl with the equipment to physically produce a newbie. It's just plain impossible. read more

No two people are exactly alike, but one thing everyone has in common is that we all go through puberty. Usually, puberty starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and ages 9 and 15 in boys. This wide range in ages may help explain why some of your friends still look like young kids whereas others look more like adults. read more

People go through puberty for physical maturation. It's all about genetics. Once puberty begins, female and male reproduction organs begin to function and secondary sex characteristic begin to show, such as breasts. However, just because one’s body grow, it does not necessarily mean that one’s mental state will expand. read more