When schools and parents bridge the gap between biological puberty and emotional intelligence, the benefits extend far into adulthood.

Before 1990, the standard model was . Boys watched a filmstrip about wet dreams and voice cracks in the gym locker room. Girls watched a different film about menstruation in the home ec room. The result? Boys thought periods were a disease. Girls thought erections were controllable.

[1] "Puberty: Changes and Growth," American Academy of Pediatrics [2] "Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships," Love is Respect [3] "Consent for Kids," Scarleteen