There is a dangerous gap between the physical facts of puberty and the emotional reality of it. This gap is where confusion, heartbreak, and unhealthy patterns grow.
But we can change the textbook.
For decades, puberty education has been trapped in a biology lab. We talk about hormones, body hair, and the mechanics of reproduction. We hand out deodorant and discuss menstruation. But when the lesson ends, we send children back into a world saturated with Disney kisses, YA novel love triangles, and TikTok “situationships.” There is a dangerous gap between the physical