TwEENS
9 to 12 years

The rapid pace of change and the increase in technology have exposed children to unprecedented levels of information and experiences. One result of this appears to be an identifiable stage of development called tweens. That period between childhood and adolescence. A period marked as the onset of intense social interest focused on friendships and peer activity and a growing interest in the trends and fashions of the day.

This is a difficult period for parents as their child moves away from the family and closer to friendships. It is a period that is extremely important in challenging the relationships and sets the scene for the real challenges that lay in the adolescent and young adult years.

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