Early puberty: Hormones and behaviour linked in primary school boys

By Amanda Dunn
Updated December 7 2015 - 8:13am, first published December 6 2015 - 8:00am
Australian scientists have discovered that an early stage of puberty known as adrenarche, which children go through at about eight or nine years of age, may be responsible for emotional and behavioural problems in boys.
Australian scientists have discovered that an early stage of puberty known as adrenarche, which children go through at about eight or nine years of age, may be responsible for emotional and behavioural problems in boys.

Ever wondered why your eight-year-old son seems suddenly moody and fractious, falling out with friends or bursting into tears at the slightest provocation? Well, it may just be his hormones.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Wodonga news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.