Growing Up in the Lord: A Study for Teenage Boys

 
 
 
 
 
 

Stages of Development in Adolescent Males

Stage 1

 


Growth

This is stage lasts from birth to puberty. Typical growth rate is about two inches (5 to 6 cm) per year.

Genitals

Testes are less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) measured along the long axis or 1.5 ml in volume.

Hair

No body hair or very fine hair which is not easily noticed.

Body

Areola is barely noticeable and follows the skin contour of the chest.