preadolescence
Pre-teen developmental stage
Preadolescence is the developmental stage just before adolescence, roughly ages nine to twelve.
The child is no longer little but hasn't yet entered the hormonal turbulence of the teenage years.
Her daughter is in that awkward preadolescence phase.
The adjective is preadolescent.
Grades 6-8 institution
- fifth gradeSchool year for ten-year-olds
- sixth gradeAcademic year for eleven-year-olds
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
- junior highIntermediate secondary school
homework · extracurriculars · after-school activities · teachers · classroom · grades · learning · academic pressure
Youth aged 10-12
- pubertySexual development stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
childhood · middle childhood · latency · developmental stage · physical changes · early puberty · prepubescent · growth
Youth approaching thirteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- rites of passageCeremonies marking major transitions
- bar mitzvahJewish adulthood ceremony
- bat mitzvahFemale Jewish adulthood rite
confirmation · quinceañera · initiation · youth culture · cultural expectations
Exclusive social groups
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- fitting inGaining social acceptance
- popularityMass public favor
social hierarchy · peer groups · best friends · sleepovers · gossip · exclusion · crushes · social skills
Building a sense of self
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-esteem · insecurity · anxiety · belonging · self-discovery · cognitive development · abstract thinking · emotional development
middle school
Grades 6-8 institution
- fifth gradeSchool year for ten-year-olds
- sixth gradeAcademic year for eleven-year-olds
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
junior high · homework · extracurriculars · after-school activities · teachers · classroom · grades · learning · academic pressure · lockers
tweens
Youth aged 10-12
- pubertySexual development stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
maturation · childhood · middle childhood · latency · developmental stage · physical changes · early puberty · prepubescent · growth · maturing
tweenager
Youth approaching thirteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- rites of passageCeremonies marking major transitions
- bar mitzvahJewish adulthood ceremony
bat mitzvah · confirmation · quinceañera · initiation · youth culture · cultural expectations
cliques
Exclusive social groups
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- fitting inGaining social acceptance
popularity · social hierarchy · peer groups · best friends · sleepovers · gossip · exclusion · crushes · social skills · conformity
identity formation
Building a sense of self
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
independence · self-esteem · insecurity · anxiety · belonging · self-discovery · cognitive development · abstract thinking · emotional development · sensitivity
preadolescenceadulthood
State of being grown
old age · senescence · adolescence · late adulthood · middle age
preadolescencesexual maturity
Reproductive capacity attained
ripeness · emotional maturity · worldliness · grown-up · mature