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Are girls getting their periods earlier? And can parents do anything about it?

Adelaide, Sep 21 (Conversation) Do you remember how old you were when you got your first period? And whether it was considered early, late or about average? Some parents are reportedly overhauling lunchboxes, shampoos and doing all they can to attempt to delay their childs periods, so they dont grow up too early. But are periods actually getting earlier? And is this anything to worry about? Lets look at what the science says and whether parents can actually impact the timing. When do periods start and has this changed? Girls begin puberty between the age of eight and 13