Question

What are different myths, taboos you come across in your life related

tobodily changes in adolescence?​

Answer 1

The myths we come across in our life related to bodily changes in adolescence are :

- Adolescence is time period of physical and psychological growth between childhood and adulthood.

- Taboos surrounding menstruation doesn't includes women and girls from many aspects of cultural and social life.

- Some of them are helpful, but mostly have harmful implications.

- Unfortunately in many parts of India, menstruation is still considered as dirty and impure.

- The origin of this myth dates back to the Vedic times.

- Further, in Hindu faith women are prohibited from participating in normal life while menstruating.

- Other myths : when we are teenager/adult we can eat whatever we want and burn it off.

- Teens/adults don't need much sleep during adolescence.

Answer 2

• Adolescence is the time of the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult is known as adolescence.
• During adolescence, there are many myths and taboos practiced:
• Pimples are a result of being unclean.
• Period blood is impure.
• Myths that an intact hymen is indicative of virginity,
• A girl can become pregnant if she looks at boys during menstruation.
• A girl is not allowed to work in the kitchen during menstruation.
• The mother is responsible for the sex of her child.
• These myths and taboos are still prevalent in various parts of the world. They sometimes hamper the mental status of the child.