Jakelarkosocial

Social changes
During puberty many social changes happen to both boys and girls Boys: During puberty boys will tend to want to be around their friends more, increase in independence and will not need their parents as much. Their friends may introduce peer pressure which in boys will generally include risk taking behaviour. This behaviour is usually dangerous and in groups may be seen as cool, but this can get you into trouble and isn’t advised to do everything that your mates tell you to. Girls become more sexually appealing and relationships including girls will start. Some boys don’t fit in to groups because the groups don’t accept them as being “their type” and people may be seen as an outcast because of their popularity level. The level of muscularity can be seen as a characteristic of popularity as that is what usually lures in the girls. So remember if your friends only accept you for what you do instead of who you are, then they won’t be good friends in the long run. Girls: During puberty girls will see the increased importance of their friends and an increase in independence. Girls will usually separate into groups at school and outside very quickly. Depending on their tastes in fashion, music, friends etc. girls don’t usually feel a sexual urge for boys as boys do for them but if a girl gets a boyfriend she may be seen as a more popular girl. Beauty is seen as an essential with girls and that is what usually lures the boys in. risk taking behaviour is usually introduced and things such as drinking and smoking are considered. Mood swing becomes more present and this can be annoying in a group of friends. Some girls may feel awkward with the groups they are in, but generally from outside the group they look and sound perfectly fine.