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About Diana
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Questions? Concerns? Nobody to ask? I could answer teen growth questions and menstruation problems. No need to feel shy. I have/had many questions and know how it feels not to feel comfortable asking anybody.

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I did alot of research through my teen years, and am still doing.


 
   

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Topic: Teen Health



Expert: Diana
Date: 7/28/2004
Subject: Brother

Question
I have a couple of questions about puberty.  I have 14 years old and my brother is almost 9 years old.  My mom is the only parent we live with.  She told me since my brother is starting to have underarm hair that I have to explain what is happening.  I really don't know myself.  I just got underarm hair when I was 13.  Please tell me something that would make it easier to tell my brother.  

Answer
Hi Mike,

First of all, it is the parent/s job to tell their child about puberty, not an older brother's.
You could tell Mom that you don't feel comfortable being the middle man, and she should talk to your brother.

Also, if you would like to talk to your brother about such stuff, approach him and tell him that you are open to questions since you go through the stuff before him.

There is nothing to say about underarm hair, except that as a child turns into a man, their body becomes more hairy.
That is just part of growing up, and becoming mature.

If there is anything else you would like to know Mike, write to me again,
Diana

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