You have an 11-year-old son and your best friend has a 9-year-old daughter. They have both entered puberty early

How will early maturation psychologically impact her daughter? Will it be the same for your son? What can you tell your friend about the psychological impacts of early maturation?
What will be an ideal response?

A good answer will be similar to the following:
Maturing early has psychological consequences that differ for boys and girls. Several studies have shown that early maturation can be harmful for girls and boys, although the harmful consequences are more pronounced for girls than boys. Possible issues for girls could include lack of self-confidence, less popularity, depression and behavior problems, and age-inappropriate behaviors. Early-maturing girls may be more pressured into sex. Maturing early for boys could put them at risk for psychological disorders such as depression; they are more prone to substance abuse and to sexual activity (Mendle & Ferrero, 2012). Being physically advanced for their age may cause early-maturing boys to have problems with their peers who have not yet matured (leading to depression) and cause them to spend more time with older boys (exposing them to risky behavior). However, the effects of early maturation are weaker for boys than they are for girls (Graber, 2013). Late-maturing girls fare well; late-maturing boys are at somewhat greater risk for depression (Mendle & Ferrero, 2012).So you should tell your friend that if she provides a warm, supportive environment, her daughter will be less likely to suffer the consequences of early maturation.