I have a Ten year old daughter who just started 5th grade. It has been a big change for her. Lots of homework every night. I've noticed that she has become easily emotional and starting to spend lots of time in her room playing quietly and enjoying her private time. But are they normally very emotional at this age?
2007-10-31 06:13:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
She might be hitting pre-puberty:/ My 9 year old is going through the mood swings, drama, and hiding out in her room alone. She is also starting to show signs of puberty:( If this is what is going on with your daughter, get her the book, My Body, My Self ( I found it at Borders). It is written by a mother daughter team ...their last name is Madaras. My daughter loves it. It explains why she is having mood swings, what changes physically and emotionally may happen and what to expect. It also has journal pages, surveys and other things for them to do.
2007-10-31 06:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very normal. My youngest is also 10 in the 5th grade. Being emotional is common and a sign of entering puberty. I have 2 older daughters as well. 10 years old was a pretty emotional time for them as well. A lot is going on as they begin the transition from being a little girl to becoming a young lady. Some girls go into it with excitement and anticipation and others go kicking and screaming. Each is different, but lots of emotions at this age is normal.
2007-10-31 07:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - sounds about right! I remember my sister complaining that her daughter went to bed a sweet 12 year old and woke up a nasty emotional stranger. Puberty is happening younger, mean girls are meaner than ever, life is sending mixed messages. They have dances in middle school now, half the moms think it's great for pre-pubescent girls to dress like Spears, the curriculum is much more intense and requires much more time in study after school, yet - they are really too young to date, they still like 'Littlest Pet shop' and Build-a-Bear, and on top of all that they feel lousy sometimes and don't know why! Whew! My heart breaks for my 11 year old as she endures the mood swings, easily hurt feelings - some days - other days she's tough as nails. I have heard, though, that the actual onset of menses will help it all ease up a little. I know I'm hoping!
2007-10-31 06:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by Last_exit_before_toll 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Awh, this reminds me of this one Hey Arnold! episode where Gerald's little sister, Timberly, had a little crush on Arnold. Okay, sorry. Now back to the question. Ask to speak to her in private, and work things out between her. There is no need to be rude about it, but you sound like a sweet guy, so I'm sure that's no issue. She'll move on eventually; she's only ten! Tell her that you'd love to continue being her friend, though, and I'm sure she'll be okay. (: Oh, yeah. By the way, in that Hey Arnold! episode, Arnold ended up breaking the news to Timberly nicely and calmly, and the very next day, Timberly developed a crush on another friend of Gerald's. It was so cute!! Oh, my god. Sorry for my dorky answer. I just wanted to share the ending with you because, well, it just proves that your friend's little sister might just end up developing a crush on another one of the boys in your group of friends. And also, I started telling you what the episode was about, so I might as well have added how it ends. Okay, I'll shut up now. Bye!
2016-04-11 05:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. You just described my son in 5th grade. I'm so glad 7th grade seems to be a much easier year. Give her a little space but let her know that she can still talk to you. There are so many changes that make 5th grade a rough year. They start noticing social issues a little more and the school work gets more challenging. I'm taking a deep breath because I have a 4th grader this year....and I know what's probably in store for next year....sigh....we'll get through it..... Hang in there :)
2007-10-31 07:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. My daughter is nine and I've noticed a big change in her as well. She too is overwhelmed with all of the extra work she has to do now as a fourth grader. They've had too much free time in the past and the extra work and hormones are getting to them. My daughter is starting to do things on her own, in her room. She also has days where she cries and cries about everything!!! It must be an age thing mom! I was wondering about this myself... I try to think about how I handled things at that age. What I was doing, and things of that nature.
Good luck, remember they are getting closer to teen age years..... AHH!! Think back around those days...... ;) Take care!
2007-10-31 06:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by ~Kim~ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Puberty may be one thing for her becoming easily emotional, but be sure she has enough time to wind down and things that can help her relax from stress.
Too much stress, too much work, too much pressure for kids nowadays. Her emotional episodes and mood swings can also be brought about by the sheer amount of homework she has.
2007-10-31 07:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by jm7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well put yourself in her place she has lots of homework, and since she's spending a lot of time stuck in her room she's used to just herself and is feeling moody when something she doesn't like changes...my advice try spending more time with her take her out just you and her be nice and try to talk about school, friends, and what she likes...this will get you closer to her so that she grows to be strong and able to handle her feelings.
2007-10-31 06:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was like that when i was 10.
were you?
i think all girls have the similar developmental stage.
differences are slight.
your daughter is perfectly normal. no worry. you just need to talk and spend time together.
2007-10-31 06:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by falcon_lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, when i was 10, i was the same way. you get under a lot of pressure and people (and parents) expect a lot more from you. just try to be an envolved parent without smothering her. some things she would probably like to keep to herself. but keep up with her social life and dont "loose touch" with your own child.
2007-10-31 06:22:35 · answer #10 · answered by annevragejoe318 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋