Child Development: 13- to 16-Year-Olds

By the end of this period most girls will be near their adult height; boys may continue to grow until age 18 or 19. Girls: growth in height continues, but at a slower pace than earlier; adult height is reached by age 16 or 17 . breast development continues . pubic hair thickens, darkens, and takes on adult triangular pattern . underarm hair ... ................
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