About our ratings. Choosing the right media for your kids Our guidelines help you understand what content isn't only age-appropriate but also developmentally appropriate for your child. What's age appropriate for a year-old? What's age appropriate at age 12 Educational value: Anything that shows a diversity of experience, nationality, or ethnicity in any form of media is age appropriate. Portrayals of history or projections of the future stimulate broad thinking. Positive messages: Preteens can handle more psychologically complex issues like loss, rejection, separation, and disappointment.
They can distinguish between right and wrong and appreciate the nuance of dramatic situations. Positive role models: As kids this age try to fit in with their peers, they may be struggling with figuring out how to make good choices and defining what ethical behavior is. Use media characters and situations as a starting point for discussing appropriate behavior and what makes choices right or wrong.
Anti-social or discriminatory behavior in media should have consequences and be discussed. Violence and scariness: As preteens want to engage in teen material, they get exposed to more violent content, and studies show that prolonged exposure to violence can decrease empathy and increase aggression.
That's part of why at this age any portrayal of violence should show the consequences of subsequent pain and suffering, not triumph. They may still be scary for kids at this age. Some light horror may be OK, but it needs to have a clear, safe resolution. Talk to kids about what they're watching, and reassure them that they're safe. Sexy stuff: Even though preteens think that they're cool enough to handle big sex scenes, it's still not age appropriate for kids this age to watch adult sexual representation.
When kids see something sexual in the media, use it as a jumping-off point for discussions on healthy and responsible sexual behavior. Language: Mild profanity -- such as body part references like "ass" and "boobs" -- is age appropriate. This is the age to establish what kind of language is and isn't acceptable in your own family, because one of the ways that preteens push the envelope is with "forbidden" language. He is a good man. Not going to get them to talk with any distractions around - TV, gameboys, cell phones, their room Originally Posted by Dingler.
Sage of Sagle. I was a strange kid, but already having adult-oriented conversations by that age I already had adult oriented interests. I have noticed that not all kids mature so quickly and I dare say it has a lot to do with parenting.
My nieces were very immature for their ages, still playing like little kids juvenile toys, whining, kicking, refusing to eat real food when they were years old. The mother coddled them still cut their food for them! I was troubled by it, but they aren't my kids, ya know Late bloomers, but now in high-school like most other kids their age.
Some things you can't fight. Originally Posted by CityGirl Originally Posted by cil. Sage of Sagle, did you know that there is a good chance that Socrates never made those comments? Here's an ideaSit on the floor and play a video game with them or play a competitive Nintendo Wii game with them. I bet that gets them talking. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum.
It is free and quick. Additional giveaways are planned. Detailed information about all U. Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. Search this Thread Advanced Search. Similar Threads Telling child to not talk about relatives' behavior. What type of "small talk" should I expect from year old relatives? User Name. Silverberg recommends starting with the basics, such as how no one should be touching them without their permission, then revisiting the subject a few days later to gauge what they understood and how they feel.
By now, it might be time to explain the actual mechanics of sex to kids. Talking about sex can go hand-in-hand with another key topic: puberty. Thornhill says when kids are around age six, this can be a simple discussion about how bodies change as we grow.
For example, you could compare photos of when they were little with what they look like now. Silverberg recommends saving the more detailed puberty talk until just before your child or those in her peer group start experiencing it. For them, a key indicator that this change is underway is the development of breast buds, which usually starts before age Children with penises tend to start puberty closer to 10, with pubic hair growth being the first clear sign.
He also says to make this a general talk. While the detailed mechanics of puberty might be limited to one conversation, the impact of this transition should be an ongoing discussion. Silverberg explains that now is when you should start talking about sexism and sexualisation. Use examples found in the media or even in your own community—for example, a grandparent who thinks boys should only have short hair—to spark discussions. These chats can be depressing, but support kids to find their power, and point out positive examples of individuals who have overcome stereotypes.
Also, point out how progress has been made; for example, with more women working in STEM fields. This age is full of emotional and social changes, and girls in particular may struggle with body issues.
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