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Though boys face fewer problems upon early puberty than girls, early puberty is not always positive for boys ; early sexual maturation in boys can be accompanied by increased aggressiveness due to the surge of hormones that affect them.

Because they appear older than their peers, pubescent boys may face increased social pressure to conform to adult norms ; society may view them as more emotionally advanced, despite the fact that their cognitive and social development may lag behind their appearance.

Studies have shown that early maturing boys are more likely to be sexually active and are more likely to participate in risky behaviors.