Physical Characteristics
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Age: 12 years old
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Height: Average for age
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Weight: Average for age
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Eye Color: Varies depending on individual
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Hair Color: Varies depending on individual
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Skin Color: Varies depending on individual
Cognitive Development
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Intellectual skills: Abstract thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills are developing rapidly.
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Academic abilities: Reading, writing, and math skills are improving significantly.
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Language skills: Vocabulary and language comprehension continue to expand.
Social and Emotional Development
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Peers: Friendships become more important and influence behavior.
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Self-concept: Developing a sense of identity and self-worth.
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Moral development: Understanding of right and wrong, and the consequences of actions.
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Emotional regulation: Improves but still experiences strong emotions and may struggle with self-control at times.
Physical Development
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Growth spurts: Rapid growth and changes in body shape.
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Puberty: May begin to experience early signs of physical changes, such as body hair and acne.
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Coordination: Gross and fine motor skills continue to improve.
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Health: Generally healthy, but may experience minor illnesses and injuries.
Behavioral Characteristics
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Increased independence: Seeks more autonomy and responsibility.
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Curiosity and exploration: Eager to learn and discover new things.
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Risk-taking: May engage in risky behaviors as they test limits and experiment with new possibilities.
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Assertiveness: Beginning to express their opinions and needs more clearly.
Other Considerations
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Gender differences: Some developmental differences may emerge between boys and girls, such as in physical growth and emotional expression.
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Individual variability: Children develop at different rates, so there can be significant variation in their abilities and characteristics at any given age.