Is an 11-year-old a teenager?

He is not quite a teenager (although he might well think he is!) but a boy who is growing up and venturing into his own life, seeking his own independence. In the United Kingdom, 11 is the age when most children leave behind the cocoon that is junior school and prepare for secondary school.

Is it normal for an 11 year old boy to have attitude?

Many parents of 11-year-old boys, myself included, remark at times on their son’s bad attitude. Although they can be loving, polite, funny, and pleasant to be around, boys of this age are often prone to back-chatting, sarcasm, and generally acting a little big for their boots.

How does an 11-year-old child react to difficult things?

One child might react with an angry outburst when things don’t go his way, whereas another child might retreat into himself and deal with his problems internally. As a parent to my own 11-year-old boy, I know firsthand that turning 11 is a period of considerable change.

What would you do if one of your siblings didn’t want to play?

If one of them didn’t want to play, I would simply hang out with the other one. Sometimes I had the luxury of choosing between the two of them. Sometimes, at night, when my little sister and brother were already in bed and my elder sister didn’t want to play with me, I got bored with ways of entertaining myself.

Should I be worried about my 11-year-old daughter?

You don’t need to be overly worried if your 11-year-old isn’t displaying “typical” tween behavior, nor do you have to be concerned if puberty doesn’t begin during this year (if it doesn’t begin by age 14, then it’s time to talk to the doctor).

Should an 11 year old have a curfew?

Assuming that you live in a relatively safe area, I think that 11 year olds do need to be given a little more independence. My son walks to and from school alone, can walk to his friends’ houses in the local vicinity, and also goes to the local park with friends. With that said, 11 year olds should be given an exact time for curfew.