Mountain Bike Sizing Guide
Effectively Parenting Your Preteen Son
It was bound to happen and you aren’t surprised. Your baby boy is growing up and has now found himself in that fuzzy area of life where he is no longer a child, not quite a teen and still far from a man. His body is changing almost daily. And as a parent, you can get confused and sometimes frustrated with his moods and behavior. Take heart. While it may be challenging, this is an exciting time in the life of your son.
As he begins fifth or sixth grade your son will likely be given more responsibilities. He may take on a paper route or patrol duties at school. He could become more heavily involved in a sports team. All of these things will eat up his time and energies, so don’t be surprised if he begins to balk at some point. He may tell you that he just wants to be a kid again, free from responsibilities.
That’s an understandable reaction in this time of rapid change and you can help him through it with encouragement. Explain how proud you are of him and boost his confidence with positive words to help him deal with those feelings.
Preteen boys are prone to getting caught up in the world of gaming. The flashy and exciting games that are marketed to 10 year old kids can be hard to resist. Your son might want to spend enormous amounts of time at his gaming system or computer workstation desk. Screen time can become more than a hobby and limits may have to be set for their own good.
He’s going to go through a lot of new clothes, growing out of things well before they’re worn out. Boys this age might also develop thoughts and opinions about what they wear, even if they didn’t have many before. Tackle that by allowing him to choose his clothes, but always pick up a size that will fit now and a larger size for backup. Some items like socks and jackets can be bumped into the range of men’s sizes already. For a stylish accent and a sign of new responsibilities, men’s watches are an excellent idea.
Along with the rapid growth your preteen son might be experiencing coordination issues. Encourage him to practice the sports he enjoys and his body changes shouldn’t hold him back. If your son isn’t the sporting type, how about taking on something together to increase physical activity and get those new muscles working? Swimming, cycling and lifting weights are all solitary things that can be done without the pressure of competition. It will be an adventure buying mountain bike gear or free weights and taking time to enjoy the hobby together.
Be patient and understanding as your preteen navigates this road between child and teen on the way to manhood. He needs encouragement, plenty of time with you and the reassurance that he is loved.
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