Guest Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Ok, I know that children grow up fast nowadays, but is it possible for teen hormones to kick in as young as 10?! Duncan has just turned 10, and shows all the signs of turning into a moody teenager already - he does a 'stomp and huff' that seems to be modelled on Harry Enfields 'Kevin', and his moods aare up and down all over the place. He says he's happy at school, and that he's not getting any hassle from anyone, which was my initial concern, so hormones is the only thing I can really think of. One minute he's a little devil, the next he's back to being my adorable eldest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 My 8 year old girl has been a teenager for quite a while now. We're hoping that she will have grown out of it by the time she really does hit 13!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 With 2 girls aged 12 & 14 we are in the thick of teenage hormones here Some days are Ok, so are a nightmare. You just have to go with the flow & remember that they can't really help it (although you do want to throttle them sometimes ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i think mine was about 10 when some of the grumps started Chookie. Consider it a foretaste of what's to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 You poor thing! Mine already has major huffs, stomps upstairs yelling "And I'm not coming down EITHER!!!" (sound of bedroom door slamming shut!) She's 6! Luckily hers are fairly few and far between, but I dread to think what the teenage years will be like - I really don't want to think they'll be starting in 4 years! (i'm sure I was never that bad ) Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I just think some kids are moody by nature. The key is as ever not to rise to it, its a lot of effort behaving like that and if it doesn't get you anywhere...... Can I say I am speaking as the mother of 2 teenage boys who only behave 'teenagery' around their grandparents because they know Grandpa and Grandma will go into the scold/argue/placate cycle at the slightest whiff of a huff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Now that I am 21 my hormones are finally settling down and i'm less moody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Oh joy, I have all this to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Now that I am 21 my hormones are finally settling down and i'm less moody! Yes, but have your zits gone away yet? 10 year olds grumping about seem perfectly normal to me. Been there, done that. Have never had a new baby in tow at the same time. That'll be a laugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Boys, just like girls, hit puberty at different times. Just as girls start their periods anywhere between 8 and 17 (and at other ages in the extreme!) boys' hormones can kick in at anytime as well. He will probably be lovely, well adjusted and zit free by the time he is 14! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Have never had a new baby in tow at the same time. That'll be a laugh!! That's the thing, I kinda assumed I'd get the new baby to at least 18 months before I had to deal with a terrible teenager! What have I let myself in for??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Have never had a new baby in tow at the same time. That'll be a laugh!! That's the thing, I kinda assumed I'd get the new baby to at least 18 months before I had to deal with a terrible teenager! What have I let myself in for??!!! Sorry I should not laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Maybe it's because of the baby that his mood has changed Shona - I don't mean this in a bad way, just that he's maybe got a lot of emotions going on - will the baby change the family he's used to, will he have more responsibilities being the biggest brother? etc. Also, goodness knows what gory birth stories 10 year olds have to tell - he could be upset at his mummy having to through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 You might find he's a bit embarrassed by the pregnancy.. A pal of mine surprised herself by having a late baby...she was 42...and her children were 12 and 14. Their emotions were very mixed as they were thrilled about the baby....but appalled at this concrete evidence that their parents were still having sex A very grisly notion to a teenager. They came in for a bit of teasing from their friends because of it. It all settled down eventually, when the baby arrived and everyone was totally besotted with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Have no fear, not all teenagers go through the hormonl moodyness - I never did and I never got spotty either much to the annoyance of my friends! I'm now 23.........maybe it'll kick in in my 30's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Rosie has been 'doing the kevin thing' for a while now - she's 9.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
