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All the students: (all happily) Ok teacher.

Ratia Teacher, why are teenagers so curious about their
physical, inental and emotional changes?

Teacher Yes, physical, mental and emotional development
takes place very
quickly during this
period. Accordingly,
the social roles they
perforn1 also change.
They are often curi-
ous about emotional
aspects and various
aspects of sexuality.
You're probably around the same age, aren't you? Well,
tell me without being ashamed.What kind of feelings
and curiosity arise more in the inind at this age?

Ramesh There is a curiosity to know what, how and why re-
garding sexuality, teacher.
Budhi Some are attracted to the opposite sex. They nrnke peer
groups according to their interest, gender identity and
sexuality.

Teacher It is normal to be attracted to the opposite sex in ado-
lescence, that is, to be interestedin one's own identity
and to be sexually attracted. As sexual maturity is at-
tained, sexuality develops rapidly during this period.
Teenagers become victims of physical and mental vio-
lence because they are still afraid or hesitantto discuss
the matters of sexuality.
Anuja One feels that they also like to express that they are
different from others, teacher.

Ravi The boy's voice becomes hoarse. In addition, the size of
the genitals increases, and nocturnal emission starts.

Sh as hi Menstruation starts in girls. In addition, the size of the
breast and vagina increases. Thighs start to become soli-

62 Health, Physical ai1d Creillive arts, grade 8