Last updated on October 23, 2020
Question:
My friend got 4.2 on the Stages of Development Calculator, and she’s 12. Would she be an early or late bloomer?
Answer:
Assuming your friend answered the questions accurately, it is considered normal to be in stage 4 anywhere from age 10 to age 16. The typical time to be in stage 4 is between the ages of 13 and 14.
Usually, someone is called an early bloomer if they go through adolescence sooner than most other girls. Your friend is a little bit earlier than most, but not dramatically so. A late bloomer is someone who goes through adolescence later than most other girls. That definitely does not apply to your friend.