Parents of preteens......?

Question

I have an 8 yr sister(yes ,sister) and a 10 yr old daughter who are complete opposites.

My child talks about school, daycare, books,playing...you know kid stuff.

My sister talks about how cute boys are,always looking in the mirror, and wants to be s**y. She asks me if she has a body that boys would like or how big her b***s will be. And when she's at home she wears t-shirts with my mothers high heels. She says she wants to get married at 18.

Is this normal talk for an 8yr old?

Why is my child so different from my sister?

Anyone have this issue with a child?

Answer 1

I have 8yr old nieces and the absolutely do not talk like that. They do want to look pretty and stuff but not about her b***s and looking s**y. I would knock some sense into her if I were you. Have a talk with your mother. I would also say that it is her friends that she is hanging with...peers can influence her alot. I would stop this as early as I could. Good luck.

Answer 2

i have a 12 year old son, who is all about school, band, family, and friends. very good in school, studies and makes almost all As.

some kids i know, same age, could care less about school, grades, or anything but GIRLS!!

i think it is partially friends, but i think a huge part is how these kids are being raised!

Answer 3

I would guess its her group of friends she's involved with.  I have a 9 yr old boy and his behaviors totally reflect his friends.  I would say 8 is a little young to be talking that way though.  I'd be scared if I were the mother, lol.