Why is my 12 year old always moody?
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Understanding Moodiness in Preteens
Many of the mood changes your 12-year-old is experiencing can be attributed to hormones and the onset of puberty. Although preteen boys can also exhibit moodiness, it's common for girls to start displaying these emotional fluctuations earlier. This may be due to the fact that girls generally enter puberty slightly sooner than boys, often around the age of 11.