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119: How Do I Get My Son to Stop Picking on His Little Sister?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

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The Impact of Puberty on Boys

Lisa Ling: I think often kids will be like, I don't know. Like, she's annoying. And in your experience, Lisa, the what just happened? What is it usually? Usually, they have no idea. She says parents really need to be prepared and not surprised if the kids say, "I don't know what happened" The research on the impact on boys late, puberty development is harder on them for exactly why you describe. There's a whole lot of social power that is conferred by athleticism and being small makes that harder for boys.

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