Children who begin puberty long before others of their age might be upset about the changes in their bodies. For example, dealing with early periods can cause distress. This might affect self-esteem and raise the risk of depression or using illegal drugs or alcohol.

This is a really soft way for them of explaining a horrific problem. I think we all knew that one girl who "Grew boobs over summer" in early middle school, and how she was instantly the center of a lot of attention that a child isn't equipped to handle. These are the girls that predators aim for first, and that's the exact reason why they end up with a drug and alcohol problem.

Everyone involved in trying to treat this as just a sad little quirk of nature, instead of a real and serious problem should be shot.