Is it OK to have a crush at age 9?
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Is it OK to have a crush at age 9?
It’s perfectly normal for boys and girls to start liking each other during the preteen years. It’s very new, so it might feel awkward or strange. It’s also fine if kids feel too young to get involved in this lovey-dovey stuff. The good news is that almost all kids think girls and boys can be friends.
What to do if a little kid has a crush on you?
After counseling hundreds of parents on this issue, our experts weigh in on the dos and don’ts of managing this tender milestone.
- DO Have Talks; But Not “The Talk”
- DO Let it Be a Learning Experience.
- DO Teach Him to Deal with the Attention.
- DO Monitor the Situation.
- DON’T Out Your Child’s Crush.
Can a nine year old have a boyfriend?
“There is no law about when you are old enough to have a girlfriend or boyfriend, unlike the age of consent. You need to know your child well, because some children may be ready for a relationship at 12 but another not until they are 17.”
What does it mean when a 9 year old has a crush?
“It’s the idea that you fall in love with someone,” says Freedman Smith, whose nine-year-old son has been crushing on girls since he was in grade one. Kids this age are also just doing something they’ve been doing since birth: copying their parents. “They start to mimic relationships that people around them have,” says Bates.
Do you have a crush on someone as an adult?
Well, it sounds like you have a crush. Just as our bodies grow as we get older, so do our feelings. They change and mature as we become preteens, teenagers, and adults. A crush is a word used to describe special feelings you have for another person, a classmate, or friend that you really like.
What to do when your child has a crush on You?
Focus on what they value about their crush. This will help kids see the importance of their own inner qualities. Freedman Smith says it’s a delicate balance between validating the child’s feelings while not putting too much attention on the crush. “The feelings are real, even though the relationships aren’t adult relationships,” she says.
Do you feel nervous when you see your crush?
You don’t even know her, but you feel nervous whenever you see her. Your face feels hot and your cheeks get red. If a girl or boy is making you feel this way, you might be wondering, “What is going on?” Well, it sounds like you have a crush. What Is a Crush and Why Do I Have One? Just as our bodies grow as we get older, so do our feelings.