does an 18.5 year old boy mature when he gets a few years older?
925789
It all depends on the person. Some people just take longer to mature and some never do!
792254
Boys grow fast when they reaches the age of thirteen until seventeen,after this age then the growth will become slower, until the age of 21,it stop.you are lucky because you've got a very good height.
1177250
No.Girls are supposed to grow up 18 fast and thereafter slow up to 21.Thereafter it may remain there.
445067
depends if he is young or old   but around 18...hell yeah
53797
No. Chronological age has very little to do with maturity.
17720
No, puberty generally occurs anytime between 11 and 16. Some youngsters start earlier, some later. As mentioned in another post, if you are concerned you can ask the pediatrician, but in general if there are no other developmental issues it is likely within the normal range of development.\n\nHave you asked your son if he is concerned? Has he had some time to discuss this with you or someone? I have a few favorite books for kids to read about puberty:\n\n"What's Happening to Me?" by Peter Mayle\n\n"What's Going On Down There--Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask." by Karen Gravelle\n\nBoth are for pre-teens and teens, discuss things in a matter of fact way, and kids find them very readable. You can read it, then have your son read it, then discuss it.\n\nOf course, you want to make sure that you don't overemphasize this issue. be as matter of fact as you can, and make sure that your son is paying attention to all the other parts of his life--school, family, friends, hobbies, etc. One of the disadvantages of being a "late bloomer" for boys is that boys who hit puberty earlier often are stronger, do better at sports, etc. Sometimes this is discouraging to boys, but it is only temporary, so be sure to let him know this.\n\nHere are a couple of nice websites for parents on understanding puberty and issues surrounding puberty:\n\nUnderstanding Puberty: Kidshealth:\nhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/understanding_puberty.html\n\nFamilylife.com: Puberty:\nhttp://www.familylife.com/articles/article_detail.asp?id=317&page=21&keywords=\n\nHope this helps.
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Is he over eighteen? If not your mom's right. Take into mind maturity levels here. Boys mature slower then girls and if you think he's at the same level as you in wanted a lasting relationship you might be wrong. It really depends on how old you are and how old he is.
26982
not that odd.. males don't stop growing until they are around 21, females around 18
329367
When I was 20 I dated a guy who was 26... it was fine for awhile but it didn't last.  I say if you feel like you're on the same level maturity wise and he treats you right, go ahead!
488321
no,you should still like him maybe dating a older boy will help you mature and have one with you that is.
426650
i think it depends upon the maturity of a person
176119
Hell no! maybe he acts as if he is, because someone close to him is gay maybe his older brother or something, little kids tend to follow older people.. So he probably isnt but acts.. by the time he's 8 e might change
989673
Wait for him to grow up.
606303
He is a lucky little boy to have someone who cares so much for his development from the very begining.\n\nI think this webiste is great, it lets you know how the child is changing at each stage and how you can assist their development. Just select the age range at the bottom of the page.\n\nhttp://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/baby/dev_chart/menu.htm
522823
No, you should be with someone closer to your age.  I know the difference in years doesn't sound like that many but at this age when you are growing and changing so fast, it really is.
799804
No, I think sometimes 18 is young.  I, personally have a child close to that age.  My child has no idea the issues involved much less is able to make decisions based on those issues..  He is a child and a minor for a reason.  He still is being raised and taught.  I think he should be a child, dealing with teenage issues instead of the world's right now.  He has trouble picking out clothes for school.  I don't think he is ready to vote for the leader of the free world...
819419
Yes.  A 17 year old has 2 years extra maturity.\n\nThat is one crazy avatar you've got there.