preteenage
Roughly ten years
Preteenage describes the years just before adolescence, roughly ages nine through twelve.
A preteenage child has outgrown early childhood but hasn't yet reached the teenage years.
The term often appears in discussions of development, marketing, or media aimed at this age group: preteenage girls, preteenage angst.
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
- heightVertical extent upward
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
- gawkyAwkwardly tall and clumsy
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- insecureLacking self-assurance
- ganglyAwkwardly tall and thin
lanky · braces · blushing · shy · nervous · uncertain · uncoordinated · fumbling
Innocent lack of experience
- childlikeHaving youthful innocence
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
- impressionableEasily influenced or affected
- shelteredKept safe from harm
unsophisticated · guileless · trusting · wholesome · playful · imaginative · carefree · curious
Exclusive social groups
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- crushesCompresses with force
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
- popularityMass public favor
bullying · texting · drama · exclusion · gossip · after-school · extracurricular · frenemies
Learning one's true character
- independenceFreedom from external control
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- curiosityDesire to learn
- influencesPowers that shape behavior
hobbies · interests · self-expression · taste · style · privacy · boundaries · autonomy
puberty
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
height · development · biological · deodorant
self-conscious
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
gangly · lanky · braces · blushing · shy · nervous · uncertain · uncoordinated · fumbling · embarrassed
naivety
Innocent lack of experience
- childlikeHaving youthful innocence
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
- impressionableEasily influenced or affected
sheltered · unsophisticated · guileless · trusting · wholesome · playful · imaginative · carefree · curious · wonder
cliques
Exclusive social groups
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- crushesCompresses with force
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
popularity · bullying · texting · drama · exclusion · gossip · after-school · extracurricular · frenemies · classroom
self-discovery
Learning one's true character
- independenceFreedom from external control
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- curiosityDesire to learn
influences · hobbies · interests · self-expression · taste · style · privacy · boundaries · autonomy · questioning
preteenageadult
Mature person, legally responsible
teenage · adolescent · grown-up · middle-aged · elderly
preteenagemature
Fully grown or developed
worldly · experienced · developed · grown · fully-grown