Question:
I’m only 11 and I’m developing girl parts very fast and my friends are not. I’m embarrassed because I’m the only one, and I’m afraid they might be like jealous or something.
julie, 11, OH
SIMPLY SWANSON
Dear julie,
It's too bad everyone doesn't develop at exactly the same time - it would make things a lot easier, wouldn't it? Try not to be embarrassed, though. Try to remember that just as your body is different from your friends in other ways (for example, taller/shorter, rounder/straighter), your body has its own plan for how and when it will grow and change. You're right - some of your friends might be jealous. They might look at you and think how lucky you are, and that they are worried that it could take them a lot longer to develop. You will probably see some other friends start to develop soon, too, while others might still take a while. One day, you will notice that you and your friends will all have gone through these changes and then this won't be an issue anymore.
– Dr. Marion
JUST JULIETTE
Dear julie,
Don't be embarrassed because everyone develops at different times. Girls sometimes do get jealous of other girls, but just remember that there is nothing that you can do about that. You've just got to be confident with yourself and others will see that there is nothing to be mean about.
– Juliette
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