 Help Parenting Tweens, Preteens and Young Adolescents ages 10-14
How often do you hear, "I'm too old for this"? And how often do you think, "But you're too young for that"?
Welcome to the Tweens: a generation of fashion-conscious, fad-loving, filled-with-attitude youth. You thought angst was a teenage phenomenon. Your 12-year-old is so moody, he begs for attention one minute, and then pretends you don't exist the next. You want to keep your 10-year-old in pigtails, but she tells you belly shirts are the bomb.
It's a constant struggle: the desire for independence versus the need for boundaries. How much can you accept? What cannot be ignored? How do you decide?
The answer may be tricky. But your decision can be made easier. The more involvement you have in your child's life, the easier your communication will be. And communication is the key.
Especially when you're faced with these not-so-uncommon Tween problems:
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