Must be held accountable for the results of choices. Give them room to rebel in safe ways. Enjoy the ten year old. It is a Golden Age. Want guidance from parents but not lectures.
Body changes cause embarrassment and self-consciousness.
Girls' behavior becomes eradict as hormonal influences take over. Develop strong friendships. Often embarrassed to be seen in public with parents. They begin to understand how others feel. Want to make their own decisions, choose their own friends.