what ages are tweens

Tweens are children between the ages of 8 and 12. This age group is sometimes referred to as pre-adolescence or pre-teens. During this stage, tweens experience significant changes in their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. They are starting to move from being very close to their parents to wanting to be more independent, but they still need a lot of help from their parents. Some characteristics of tweens include losing interest in toys, loss of innocence, and beginning to explore romantic relationships and define their sexual orientation.