Your guide to enlightened PARENTING
10-12 years
10-12 years old -pre-adolescent period
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What to expectthis period
Intellectual growth: Increased ability to understand concepts
complexes, to think critically and to develop specific academic interests.
Emotional and social development: A better self -understanding and
complex emotions, as well as the development of deeper relationships
with peers.
Independence and responsibility: Children of this age seek more
independence and are able to manage greater responsibilities,
both at home and at school.
Personalized and leisure interests: Training of distinct personal interests and
Participation in leisure or extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, art or science.
Predolescence:Beginning of the transition to adolescence, with notable physical and emotional changes.
Advanced communication skills: Improvement of the skills of
Communication and ability to express complex ideas and opinions.
Physical development:Rapid physical growth and motor coordination development.
Moral and ethical reasoning: More nuanced understanding of moral and ethical questions and development of a sense of justice.
Self -confidence and self -esteem: Development of self -confidence and
Self -esteem, which can be influenced by peers and school successes.
Curiosity and exploration: Strong intellectual curiosity, often accompanied by a thirst for discovery and exploration of new subjects, ideas and hobbies.
Understand and meet the needs of yourChild: 10-12 years old
Key steps for parents:
Academic and intellectual support:Encourage in -depth learning and intellectual questioning. Support homework and school projects while promoting reading and discovery.
Emotional and social development:Help your child manage complex emotions and develop healthy relationships with peers, emphasizing the importance of empathy and
mutual respect.
Growing independence :
Encourage autonomy in decision -making and personal responsibility management, while providing support and advice.
Extracurricular activities: Support participation in sports, arts, music or other extracurricular activities that promote balanced development.
Self -awareness and self -esteem:Help your child develop a positive self -awareness and healthy self -esteem, recognizing their successes and supporting it in their challenges.
Important characteristics:
Essential care of
Child: 10-12 years old
Nutrition and exercise: Maintain a balanced diet and encourage regular physical activity to support their current growth.
Hygiene and personal care: Encourage good hygiene practices, particularly important when approaching puberty.
Adequate sleep: Make sure your child has enough sleep, essential for his physical growth and mental well-being.
Mental health and well-being :
Pay attention to the mental health of your child, by discussing openly and by providing support for the potential stress of pre -adolescence.
Online security and responsibility:Monitor and guide the use of technologies and social media, by teaching online security and responsibility.
Be careful in front of the challenges
pre -adolescence,
especially with regard to
peer pressure, body image
and the media exhibition,
By maintaining open communication
and a support environment.
Namely
Important points:
Physical and emotional changes:Be ready for changes related to puberty and discuss it openly with your child.
Identity Development: Support your child in the discovery of his own identity, respecting
his evolutionary opinions and interests.
Life skills: Start teaching basic life skills, such as money management, simple cooking and organization.
Relations and empathy: Encourage the training of healthy relationships and empathy towards others, in
emphasizing the importance of respect and understanding.
Decision -making and problem solving: Help your child develop decision -making skills and problem solving.
