How can you prove to be mature?

Question

My daughter, 10, wants to be mature. She's getting better and better. can you give me some examples of how to be mature?
Sometimes, when I see her doing somthing that I don't expect her to do, she's like, "Wasn't that mature. mom?" I'm having trouble answering. Please give some examples of being mature that a 10-13 year old should do.

Answer 1

this is a easy one. the only way to let your girl to show that she's mature is to let her do more mature things on her own. Lets say that there was this really awesome movie that she wanted to see or a concert and she wanted to go with her friends, but the only problem is that she doesn't have a job, let her do chores (dishes, cleaning the bathroo, vaccuuming, dusting the furniture) until she can get enough money to go alone with her friends and arrange a time for you to pick her up. keep doing things like this until she has proven that she really is the mature young one, but remember to tell her that there are some things that girl her age (as young as she really is) can't do just yet. This could be going on dates, to go out to house parties, or going camping with friends for a weekend. As long as your open and honest with your child and you tell your child to be open and honest with you, things will work out fine.

Answer 2

I also have a 10 yr old daughter and it scares me to see how mature she is sometimes. I remember when I was 10, I was still a kid! She is the second oldest out of 4 (14, 10, 8, 7) and she definitely likes to play mom to her two little sisters.
Examples that show maturity - helping with household chores without being asked, keeping her room clean, helping siblings with homework/reading, taking care of a pet. Maturity also shows in attitude and interaction with others.
Good luck, although I would try to convince her to stay a kid a little longer. Being an adult isn't always the best!! ;)

Answer 3

I think the big picture here is to stress the difference of maturity and naivity. As a child I could hold my own with adults and thought myself as mature. But I was naive with peer relations. Stengthen her self confidence by working on scenarios of 'what would you do" and talk about relations with her peers. She needs to realize she can be a leader, not a follower. This should help with her sensibility which is a big part of maturation.

Answer 4

Well when I was 12 I started wearing makeup not alot . I also got to go to the mall with all my friends by myself. Talking on the phone alot more, talking about boys. I wouldn't worry to much she is still a kid at 10 wait till she is 12 then you need to worry about if she is mature.

Answer 5

I would encourage your daughter to be herself. Children (especially) girls put so much stress on themselves by comparing themselves to others and trying to be someone they are not. I would tell her that she is the most mature 10 year old that you know to boost her self esteem but tell her that she only gets one chance at being a kid so she may as well take advantage of that and have fun being herself.

Answer 6

It's all about their actions.

How well kids present themselves and how they treat others.

Every child is different and there's category after category dealing with how well matured kids are at their stages of life.

Some can sew, some can knit, some can read well, some make witty comments, they can chime into a conversation easy, help out at home, climb a ladder, etc.

What proves it most? Attitude and actions.

Answer 7

there are signs of maturity. physical when all parts of the body is fully blown and functional and able to reproduce. mental when feel secured about herself. able to make friendship and express love. shows interest in doing sex. these are sign of maturity in the level of sex

Answer 8

I never wanted my children to be mature i wanted them and still do to be happy in their childhood, have fun and be a kid cause they grow up so fast anyway. stop her from wanting to be so grown up.