preadolescence

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"It seems like wherever you had your developmental life preadolescence and adolescence tends to be where your thermostat is tuned. I think there's very complex genetics that play into that and where you feel good."

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

Gothel could be many modern American parents who think that confining their teens in enforced preadolescence may make them feel younger too.

From Time • Apr. 8, 2014

In general, independent movies for adult audiences, with no need to pander to marketing insight, do a much better job portraying preadolescence.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2011

Even battling evil warlocks, when tween girls leave the page for the screen, they largely hew to an awkward caricature of preadolescence.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2011

The same principles should carry over into the intermediate, or preadolescence, age.

From How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods by Betts, George Herbert