My sister enjoys playing with Barbies, watching baby T.V. shows (the ones for REALLY little kids - filled with singing and other babyish things like "Let's turn off the lights so we can dance with our shadows!"). This sounds completely normal for a kid of 6 or 7, right? But my sister is going into grade 7 and she'll be turning 12 in a few weeks. Somebody please tell me this isn't normal.
Other than the dolls and the T.V. shows, she's pretty much like every other 12 year old girl. It just kills me inside to hear her yelling the names of various shapes along with the hosts of her favourite show at the moment, "Hi-5."
I can't be the only person who finds this creepy. I've talked to my mom about it and she isn't too bothered by it, and I really want a second opinion. Someone please tell me this isn't normal behaviour for a 12 year old girl! Any help would be much appreciated.
2006-08-29 06:53:08 · 19 answers · asked by thisismynicknamebackoff 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Like some boys, girls mature at different rates and she may be behind the curve of the onset of puberty (no pun).
Suggest that the mom ask a doctor about her developmental rate.
If anything, the social experiences of Middle school should be a big change for her - hopefully not in a traumatic way.
2006-08-29 07:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For some kids I think this is probably normal. I knew kids who watched Blue's Clues when I was in high school! Alot of that may have been due to babysitting though, who knows. Anyhow I think I can remember playing with Barbies some when I was 11. As long as she's not still doing it at 16 or 17 I probably wouldn't worry too much about it.
2006-08-29 14:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally its not but there r some people who wants to keep their childhood even they get older, its not a big deal. if she like this I don't think you have right to snatch away her childhood from her. So leave her alone after all there r nothing to be worry about her (i mean except playing with Barbies & watching Baby T.V show she is just like other 12 yrs old girl . Isn't she?)
2006-08-29 14:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by Shakie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be perfectly honest, as a parent/older sister, I find it absolutely adorable to know that there are still a few 11 year old girls that aren't afraid to be exactly what they are...KIDS!!(smiles) If I were you, I wouldn't worry, too much, OK, Hun? My 11 year old son will NEVER admit this to his friends, but he still watches Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z, and Zatch Bell...and I watch them with him, and can even name more than a few characters!! LOL
Seriously though, I'd ask myself the following questions...
1. Is she in the correct grade?
2. Does she perform adequately academically?
3. Can she communicate with others written/orally, age appropriately?
As long as the answers to those questions are yes, AND your parents and her pediatrician aren't concerned, I think she'll be fine.
By the way, aren't you glad that she isn't chasing older guys, wearing way too much make-up and way too little clothes? I know SEVERAL 11/12 yr olds who look, act and dress like grown women. As long as she's happy being a kid, I say let her.
2006-08-29 14:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Chell B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing until I ws 14 (watched little kids shows). Some of it is down right hilarious.
Barbies I stopped playing with at 13.
Perfectly normal- she just hasn't hit that particular stage yet. Give her time.
2006-08-29 14:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by Renee25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be so concerned if my sister still plays with barbies as long as she doesn't bother me...*jk*...it's perfectly normal for children in their preteens to do that....as long as her ability to communicate or go to school is normal then let her watch the little kid shows and play with barbies...maybe she's just not ready to grow up yet...
2006-08-29 13:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by lilsweetone619 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be the one with the problem. Who is she harming? She is an individual who enjoys these activities. Worry about yourself. If those are the only things she does, that is nothing for you to be concerned with. Those harmless activities makes her happy. I would be more concerned about her if she was getting into real trouble such as addiction or becoming pregnant.
2006-08-31 16:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by maybf22000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she have friends? You could always try to get her into something else. Barbies don't be worried about she will grow outta that or become a collector. Try getting her interested in sports...the baby tv though yeah disstract her with something else
2006-08-29 13:59:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see the dolls but not the t.v shows that is a little odd
2006-08-29 13:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she prob doesn't want to grow up....when i was 12 i was still playing with barbies but i stopped at 13...i just lost interest and preffered other things...y dont u try doing things with your sister so that she will lose interest
2006-08-29 14:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by Cassie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋