About This Age Group

Here’s a handy list to help you better understand the age development of your preteens and young teens:

Growing Physically

  • are generally healthy
  • are active and like to do things
  • can’t sit still for long
  • approaching or in puberty

Growing Emotionally

  • can understand other people’s opinions and feelings
  • can feel insecure
  • set a high standard for themselves
  • are more aware of personal shortcomings
  • generally dislike outward displays of affection

Growing Socially

  • need relational and social interaction
  • are competitive
  • can exhibit negative behavior, such as bullying or teasing
  • can accept rules and limits for behavior
  • want to be like the group
  • give new importance to friends of the same gender and pets
  • are strongly concerned about fairness
  • can accept responsibility
  • need acceptance and encouragement
  • enjoy humor
  • like having someone to look up to

Growing Mentally

  • are inquisitive
  • can think and reason; compare and contrast
  • have mastered basic reading and writing skills
  • memorize easily
  • develop special interests
  • can work steadily for long periods
  • like competition and challenges

Growing Spiritually

  • understand the elements of the Christian faith
  • are able to understand the history and chronology of Scripture
  • are developing a value system
  • are finding out what it means to belong to Christ and his church
  • are learning to serve and show love to others on a deeper level
  • need encouragement in daily devotions
  • are learning to put into practice what they know from God’s Word

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ABOUT THIS AGE GROUP

Here’s a handy list to help you better understand the age development of your preteens and young teens
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