When you look at you and your friends it's hard not to compare yourselves to a wolfpack. You've got a leader, his second-in-command, and at least one person who loves to fight and another that can make peace. You have found out how, over the years, that you can depend on each other, and that they have your back when yours is against the wall, just like you have theirs.
When boys hit puberty those bonds will be tested and possibly strengthened. As your bodies change so may your roles. Just as we've discussed your mind and body, now we get to discuss what role you will have in your group. As boys change, the dynamics of the group change as well. This is just noting that the leader may become a follower, and the guy who was the quietest may become the loudest. Your group evolves over time, and sometimes events force that evolution. Puberty is one of those events.
As we look into group dynamics, remember that they can change at any time. That's fine, and while it may be resisted it will happen to at least some degree. You just need to realize that you are part of a group and that group will help you survive puberty.
When boys hit puberty those bonds will be tested and possibly strengthened. As your bodies change so may your roles. Just as we've discussed your mind and body, now we get to discuss what role you will have in your group. As boys change, the dynamics of the group change as well. This is just noting that the leader may become a follower, and the guy who was the quietest may become the loudest. Your group evolves over time, and sometimes events force that evolution. Puberty is one of those events.
As we look into group dynamics, remember that they can change at any time. That's fine, and while it may be resisted it will happen to at least some degree. You just need to realize that you are part of a group and that group will help you survive puberty.
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