
Abuse accelerates puberty in children
While it has long been known that maltreatment can affect a child's psychological development, new research indicates that the stress of abuse can impact the physical growth and maturation of adolescents as well. Ref. Source 1v.
Yes, I can see where abuse would psychologically cause a child to "Grow up" faster. Since the mind is so powerful I can see where the mind affects the physical development too. On another note, anyone who subjects a child to this type of treatment should be prosecuted and when found guilty sent to a dark hole for their entire life.