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While they act like teenagers, truth is they are still children. One minute they can conceptualize and argue brilliantly then do foolish things the next minute. To help you continue connecting with your son or daughter, it is crucial to determine whether they are at that stage first.
If you’re uncertain, review this checklist to find out!
Eye rolls
With time, you will become an expert in decoding eye rolls especially when raising daughters. Like babies who have their hungry cry or their ‘I need a diaper change’ cry, tweens have their ‘my mother is so annoying’ eye roll and their ‘I’m joking right now’ eye roll. You have to learn the difference if you want to survive.
You receive messages while under the same roof
Just because they don’t feel like talking to you directly for whatever reason, they will ask if food is ready via WhatsApp or SMS despite being separated by a few walls. And if they don’t have the time to type out a few words, an emoji will do.
Shower struggles
Gone are the days you would carry them to the bathroom for a quick bath and it is over. You will find yourself screaming at them to get out because of taking too long in the shower or threatening to take away their gadgets from them for not showering daily.
It’s a full house
Just when you thought of coming home to a quiet place you find a bunch of neighbourhood kids flocked in your house watching movies, playing video games and eating your food.
Your stuff starts disappearing
Your pretty shoes and makeup slowly start going missing and there is only one person who is capable of that, your tween. Before you know it you are sharing a wardrobe.
Bedtime is a struggle
When you mention bedtime you instantly become the enemy. They want to extend more hours watching TV and doing God knows what other than go to bed early like kids.
Less physical contact
Kiss the hugs and kisses goodbye because they are too embarrassed and grown to do it. Good news is, you can always sneak in a few at the right moment.
Call them by name
You know you are dealing with a preadolescent when they insist you call them by their name. No more ‘baby,’ ‘dear,’ ‘baba,’ or other embarrassing pet names parents create. And to show you how serious they are, they will ignore you.
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