Puberty Myths for Boys ft. Jim Chapman | Voice Box | Childline

[@Akz4200]

To all the late bloomer teens out there who are 13, 14 and 15, if you haven’t hit puberty don’t worry at all. Unfortunately you will get teased and bullied for how young you look which is annoying and unfortunate. The only advice I can say about that and how to cope if that does happen is enjoy your life that’s the best you can do. I’m 17 now and when I was 15 years old I was only 5ft with a squeaky voice a small body and clear soft skin with a baby face. I was sad as I didn’t look my age at all and everyone in my year looked way older and I was very sad as I was the smallest. I hit puberty when I was 16 and today I am 5,11ft and that’s not my final growth spurt there is more to come and I can guarantee you that. Late bloomers are really tall once they hit puberty. Some of the guys who were in my year and used to tease me about my height or were just taller than me in general are now SMALLER than me !😂😂 my voice is breaking gradually but I’m so happy that I’m tall. So in easier words it’s better to hit puberty late then early and look like a 30 year old guy who is in their early teens. God bless to all the late bloomers out there you are not alone.🤟🏽💯

[@CkVecc]

Thank you man I’m 14 and I get picked on a lot but it’s fine I’m going to continue to live my life, when I was 12 I was only 69 pounds. My mom told me I needed to eat but I did that everytime, I never grew any weight but now I’m at a normal weight but with a squeaky voice and short😂

[@altiornexu]

I’m 14 and almost 5’1. I’ve already hit puberty. My dad is 5’9. He was petite like me until he was around 18 where he really started to grow and built muscle mass. I feel like I have the same fate. It’s gonna be a looong time until I’m stopped being made fun of for being smaller.

[@childline]

It sounds like you're having a really difficult time at the moment. Anyone who is being bullied can speak to a Childline counsellor for more support - www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

[@childline]

Hey guys, hope you found this week''s chat with Jim helpful! What puberty myths have you heard that we didn't get round to talking about?

[@ravbrannigan8352]

I started growing a beard at 12 and everyone keeps coming over to me tickling it

[@childline]

Hey Rav, thanks for your comment, sounds like everyone else is super interested in your beard!

[@maloutrinidad6830]

Childline p

[@swifttz7856]

I'm 13 and I know for sure I'm going to hit puberty at like 18 and it's going to be very annoying because I am so small right now all my friends are bigger with deeper voices

[@childline]

Hi there, the thing about puberty is that it can happen at different times and different ages - some might start later, others earlier and that's ok. But when it's annoying, it's always ok to talk about how you feel and what it's like to be with friends who are bigger with deeper voices. We know that the counsellors are always there to listen on 0800 1111 and online too at childline.org.uk/get-support/

[@roychum3458]

Swifttz. U r a late bloomer

[@toomuch6690]

Dont worry you will become bigger then them late bloomers have more time to grow

[@bobslay6244]

16 now? This message still true?

[@profesae]

I’m 15 and 5’3 is this normal? All the dudes ik are literally Tall and I get jealous about it..

[@childline]

Hi there, changes to your body including height can happen over time and it's at a different rate for everyone. It can be hard not to compare yourself to others but it's normal to grow at different times.

[@agoogleaccount5859]

one day you'll be 6 foot brudda truss me on that one ❤

[@bennimiles7208]

I'm 5 foot 5 and I'm 12

[@thebanneddude4535]

Teeny_African dude I know guys in their 20s and older that aren’t even 5 foot

[@Bingus1point0]

@@bennimiles7208 I’m 10 and 1 inch smaller

[@razvicool00]

Trough puberty i got more muscular wich,Hey that's pretty good!

[@meitsmad9970]

Any help with gynacomastia? Ruins self confidence

[@jepp.6847]

I had very severe gynecomatia and after years of being self conscious I consulted my go about it and was referred to a clinic. After around a year I was offered an operation to remove the tissue from underneath the nipple and I've never been happier. If it bothers you so much please go and see your doctor!

[@meitsmad9970]

+TheJofuss how old were you? Also did you let your parents know? Did it cost much? Thanks😌

[@jamesandreas661]

Great help thanks

[@childline]

We're glad it helped.

[@kiasimz9848]

Can you do one of this video for girls????

[@alterinternetego7196]

they have

[@lolaaaq]

There is one on the chanlle

[@childline]

Hey +Kia Simz, check out the video we did with Beckie Brown where we busted a few puberty myths for girls. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZikfnl_bKppnZI

[@quexlo6390]

When I hit puberty, does it stretch my body out so I become skinnier?

[@childline]

Everyone's body reacts in different ways during puberty. If you want to talk through any concerns you have, remember the Childline counsellors are always there to talk

[@historynetwork7438]

Quexlo don’t rely on that unless you’re gonna be 6’7

[@thomasollie1588]

I'm 15 and I still haven't properly hit puberty. Is this normal?

[@childline]

Hey +thomas ollie, you might find it useful to chat to other young people on the ChildLine message boards who might have similar worries: www.childline.org.uk/Talk/Boards/Pages/Messageboards.aspx

[@JacobSkatezz]

same

[@aaronbrown8377]

thomas ollie the latest it should start is 16. you may have already hit it and not noticed

[@alexdeverick3241]

thomas ollie same

[@tarek6f]

same :(

[@MegzGMissMeganne]

I'm a girl ....just watching cause I like Jim 😂

[@childline]

We're glad to have you here and working with people like Jim who you and other young people like and recognize hopefully lets us reach out to more and more!

[@calumohanlon6426]

Im 12 and my voice hasn't broke yet:(( I don't know what to do

[@childline]

Thanks for your comment - If you're ever feeling worried about anything to do with puberty you can get support on our website :) www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/puberty/

[@agostonbarany9668]

Calum O'Hanlon yeah im 14 same experience twelwe would be kind of early, but you have plenty of time

[@Walshyyyy]

Ágoston Bárány it will you just have to wait and be patient

[@mayhamalicebushman3150]

My voice didn't break till I was 15

[@Elijah11301]

I’m 12 Too

[@Raju-rl1bc]

I was the smallest before 10th after giving my 10th exm I started growing. I was 16 at that time now I am 18 and half. Will I grow more

[@pariscraft5414]

I'm 5'6 at 13

[@KK-my5gw]

I was kinda uncomfortable with my fav utuber sitting there talking about puberty I was cringing so hard

[@childline]

It can be uncomfortable but it's always good to talk about the cringe moments. Really glad you like Jim and we were really pleased that he talked about this with us!

[@r.w.7232]

Uncomfortable how? Get over yourself.

[@red-headedabigail5794]

I’m a late bloomer. I’m a girl I got my FIRST period when I was 14 1/2

[@udonkey431]

Lucky I got mine at 11 😕

[@mitchyard7153]

Hi I've checked out your website with no help do I thought you could help. I'm 15 in a month and am 5 foot 5 I have a substantial amount of pubic hair but no hair anywhere else. My voice is very high and my penis is small. Is this normal?

[@childline]

Hi Mitch, everyone develops at different times, so there's not a normal way to be by a certain age. We're sorry that the website wasn't of help to you but if you ever want to talk, we know that the Childline counsellors speak to lots of young people about their development and any questions they have. You might have already seen when you were on the website but there are the message boards where young people write about their own lives and see what others are going through or the types of questions they have about their bodies - www.childline.org.uk/get-support/message-boards/boards/threads/?page=2&roomid=263 .

[@dakotad6060]

Hey, I'm 12, and I'm 5'7. Is that normal?

[@childline]

Hi, thank you for commenting! Childline KZbin channel cannot discuss personal issues as we are not trained counsellors, but we have lots of useful informaiton on the Childline website which we would suggest having a look at: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/. Childline is always here for you to talk to, you can find out more information how the ways you can contact them here: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

[@scottisdead22x73]

Yeah thats pretty normal

[@roychum3458]

dakotaisbroken yes it is

[@jaked2403]

I’m 12 almost 13 and I’m 5 feet 10 inches

[@altiornexu]

I’m 5’1 and 14

[@Elijah11301]

I’m 5,8 I’m a boy so is that normal

[@childline]

Hi, height is different for everyone, so there's really no such thing as "normal"! You can always post on the Childline website message boards - that's a safe community when you can see other young people talk about things like their height and you can talk about how you feel about yours too: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/message-boards/

[@Elijah11301]

I found this in my recommended

[@red-headedabigail5794]

Same

[@stuarthallick417]

Same

[@chadicalgentleman4749]

Child line came to our school

[@owen5680]

1st and this is very useful

[@childline]

+Funtime Foxy Thanks for the comment and glad you found the video helpful. :)