Confused, I looked down and saw that I was giving him a generous look at my cleavage. In my junior high art class, I simply leaned against a table, and was greeted with a surprised “Whoa!” from the guy across from me. That first fourth-grade revelation was the beginning of many unwanted boob-related situations. But for those who mature early, it can be a source of trauma with long-term effects.
For many girls, starting to develop breasts is a sign of becoming a woman.
