Their Changing Bodies

A Teenager's Greatest Worry

Probably the most frequent questions that teenagers have is "Am I normal?" A teen could be feeling strange about many aspects of themselves that would make them ask this question. It could be that they are unsure about their development and their appearance. They could be confused about some of the new feelings that they are having or about their relationship with their parents or others. They may be experiencing same-sex crushes or crushes on other teens.

Whatever the problem is - your teen will need reassurance. Adolescence is a time of body change where teen's feelings can become strong and conflicted. If you or your teen has a question that needs answering you should consult your family physician.