When will the voice of a boy change to be louder

As we get older, our voices will change. Especially in boys, their voices will be heavier, aka bass. Maybe you have noticed how the changes are like for your own younger siblings, cousins, or children. Now, really, at what age exactly will a boy's voice start to change?

When will the boy's voice change?

You already know that voice changes are one of the first signs of puberty in boys. However, not all children will reach puberty at the same age. Some are faster, some are slower, which is around the age of 10 to 15 years.

Even so, the changes won't happen right away. At first, ABG boys' voices will sound "broken" aka tend to be hoarse shrill before finally sounding heavier, deeper, andbass. This deep voice will last as his voice until he grows up.

ABG boys generally will begin to experience voice changes when they are 12-13 years old, namely during their junior high school (SMP). Some children may notice these changes, some may not.

Why does puberty affect boys' voices?

When you speak, air enters your mouth through your throat and makes your larynx (vocal cords) vibrate and the surrounding muscles to contract.

The vocal cords work like a rubber band that is stretched and then plucked like guitar strings. When the rubber vibrates, a sound will be heard. Apart from the larynx, the formation of sounds is also influenced by how you move your mouth and tongue.

Well, puberty that occurs in boys changes the size of the larynx. That is why the sound that will be produced will also change. As a child, the larynx is small. However, when the child grows into a teenager, the size of the larynx will certainly get bigger. An increase in the size of the larynx can be indicated by the Adam's apple on the neck becoming more visible.

The larynx in boys at puberty not only increases in size, but also thickens. In addition, the facial bones will also begin to appear, followed by an increase in the size of the sinuses, nose and throat, making the male teen's voice sound lower and heavier.

In fact, the size of the larynx in girls has also changed, from 2 mm (millimeter) to 10 mm. However, the change in the size of the larynx in boys is much larger. This difference makes changes in the voice of boys more pronounced than girls.

Changes in voice are also influenced by hormones

Puberty signifies the maturity of the sexual organs of the child. This means that the child's reproductive system starts to be active because there is an increase in the amount of sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone.

It turns out, increasing the amount of the hormone testosterone is what makes a boy's larynx bigger.

Should parents be concerned about these changes?

A voice that becomes heavier and hoarse may make it uncomfortable for the child to speak. In fact, it can cause stress in children. Don't worry though.

Changes in a boy's voice at puberty enter into a normal stage of child development. You need to give your child an understanding of the effect puberty has on her transformation. Tell your child if the unpleasant voice change is temporary, about a few months.

Also explain puberty completely, namely explaining other body changes, such as growing a mustache or pubic hair, a broader chest, appearing pimples, and enlarging intimate organs.