Early-maturing boys
A) are more likely to have low self-esteem.
B) may have higher rates of depression.
C) are better prepared to deal with changes of adolescence.
D) act more childish than their later-maturing peers.

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Early-maturing boys may have higher rates of depression due to factors such as feeling alienated from their same-aged peers, struggling to fit in with older peers, increased social pressure, and hormonal changes. Research has found that early-maturing boys are also more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse, which may further contribute to depression.

Early-Maturing Boys