Dating to 1958, “Growing Up (Preadolescence)” was produced by Coronet Films about child development and health. The film discusses normal growth patterns and variations. It describes the changes in growth patterns for twins Peggy and Nikki. Peggy has grown significantly taller and gained weight, outgrowing her winter clothes from last year, while Nikki has grown but not as much. The film explains that girls and boys generally grow at similar rates until around ages 6 to 11, after which some girls, like Peggy, begin to grow faster. Boys, like Nikki, often experience their growth spurts later. The film also discusses how growth is controlled by endocrine glands, with the pituitary gland affecting height and the thyroid gland affecting weight and feelings. It highlights that different parts of the body grow at different rates, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining good health through a balanced diet, exercise, and sufficient sleep for normal growth.
Overall, the film illustrates that growing up is an uneven process, varying between individuals and between boys and girls, and that each person grows in their own unique way.
• 0:35: The excitement of planning for cooler weather and checking if last year’s clothes fit.
• 0:46: Peggy tries on a jacket from last year, and Nikki will try on his clothes next.
• 0:57: Peggy and Nikki are twins, born on the same day.
• 1:06: Peggy has outgrown her skirt from last year, having grown taller and gained weight.
• 1:36: Nikki tries on trousers from last year; he has grown but not as much as Peggy.
• 2:10: Last year, Peggy and Nikki were the same height, but now Peggy is taller.
• 2:46: Girls and boys generally grow at the same rate from ages 6 to 11, but some girls, like Peggy, start growing faster.
• 3:30: In school, boys in Nikki’s class are growing slowly, while girls in Peggy’s class show more variation in size.
• 3:58: Growth is controlled by endocrine glands, with the pituitary gland affecting height and the thyroid gland affecting weight and feelings.
• 4:40: Different parts of the body grow at different rates; for example, hands may grow before arms.
• 5:03: Girls experience changes in body shape, gaining weight in certain areas before stretching out.
• 5:19: Growing up is an uneven process, varying between boys and girls and different parts of the body.
• 5:35: To grow up normally, it’s important to stay healthy with a balanced diet, exercise, and enough sleep.
• 6:46: Peggy’s rapid growth will slow down by age 14, while Nikki will start his growth spurt later.
• 7:07: Boys aged 12 and 13 show more variation in height, with some appearing awkward and gangly.
• 7:38: Peggy will continue to grow but not much taller, while Nikki will grow taller and heavier, becoming more like a man.
• 8:19: Each child grows differently, and after age 9 or 10, girls often grow taller sooner than boys.
• 9:00: Growth is controlled by endocrine glands, with the pituitary gland affecting height and the thyroid gland affecting weight and feelings.
• 9:25: Growing up is an uneven process, and each person grows in their own way.
• 9:40: Maintaining good health with the right foods, exercise, and sleep is crucial for normal growth.
• 10:01: Everyone grows in their own way, and different boys and girls follow different growth patterns.
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