Preteen or pre-teen is a stage of human development during childhood. Typically a preteen is a Child aged 8-12. Image File history File links Gnome-globe. ... Human development may refer to: Human development (biology) Human development (psychology) see Developmental psychology Occasionally, it may refer to both, but because each of these is already an immense area, few if any contemporary academic discussions attempt to tackle both with any completeness. ... Childhood (song) Childhood is a broad term usually applied to the phase of development in humans between infancy and adulthood. ... For other uses, see Child (disambiguation). ...

Psychological development

Main article: Developmental psychology

Preteens develop a more realistic view of the world in several ways: This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...

• More realistic fears (i.e. kidnappings, rapes, and scary media events), as opposed to fantasy things (i.e. witches, monsters, )
• More realistic job expectations ("I want to be an engineer when I grow up", as opposed to "I want to be a dinosaur" and "I'm working hard to get to college X" as opposed to "I'm going to Y for college.")
• More responsibilities, such as mowing the lawn, delivering papers, collecting things from friends or relatives and shoveling snow in winter, or helping out in rural activities such as caring for livestock and hauling wood.
• More nuanced view of human relationships (i.e. they may notice the flawed, human side of adult authority figures more readily than they would at a younger age)
• A more developed sense of self and identity
• Increased feelings of independence
• More nuanced view of morality
• More mature, sensible, realistic thoughts and actions
• Often gaining knowledge of sexual intercourse.
• More responsibilities for smaller siblings and relatives, such as babysitting.
• Experiencing Limerence or Puppy Love.

While these traits may sound similar to those of teenagers, preteens think more similarly to children than they do to teenagers, and these traits are still very undeveloped. Fear is an emotional response to impending danger, that is tied to anxiety. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Job (plural jobs) refers to a piece of work or a task. ... Look up relationship in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the adult insect stage, see Imago. ... Authority- is a very talented rocknroll band out of Columbia, S.C. This power rock trio has its roots in rock, funk, hardcore, and a dash of hip hop. ... Look up self in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Identity is an umbrella term used throughout the social sciences for an individuals comprehension of him or herself as a discrete, separate entity. ... -1... It has been suggested that Duration of sexual intercourse be merged into this article or section. ... Look up Babysitting in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Limerence, as posited by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, is an involuntary cognitive and emotional state in which a person feels an intense romantic desire for another person (the limerent object). ... For other uses, see Puppy love (disambiguation). ...

Many schools attempt to develop these feelings through the use of lessons tailored specifically to preteens' developing worldview. For example, debates on touchy moral issues (i.e. drugs or alcohol) are sometimes introduced in the upper elementary school grades, as well as classes on current events. Many drugs are provided in tablet form. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ...

Preteens are also known for their brand consumption, and are a heavily targeted market of many advertisers. Their tendency to buy brand-name items may be due to a desire to fit in, although the desire is not as strong as it is with teenagers. Many of these brands include clothing and music. The modern Disney Channel is targeted generally for this age group along with teenagers for example. A brand includes a name, logo, slogan, and/or design scheme associated with a product or service. ... Teenagers is the fourth single and eleventh track from My Chemical Romances third studio album, The Black Parade. ... Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... For Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel around the world. ...

References

Myers, James. "Tweens and cool" [1], Admap, March 2004.