As children enter puberty, they encounter changes in how society perceives and interacts with them, particularly around the age of 12. An incident at a playground highlights how this age marks a transition, where previously welcoming spaces become less accommodating. As these children grow larger and assert more independence, they navigate a world that may view them with wariness or disregard. This shift can leave kids feeling marginalized in scenarios where they once felt accepted, prompting a need to find new spaces that acknowledge their presence.
The playground was for younger kids, she said, not them. And just like that, what she said became true.
As they barrel toward puberty, kids may become too big or too loud to ignore...The places they frequented just one season ago may no longer absorb them.
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