Social-Emotional+Development

**Social-Emotional Development**
13 year olds
 * very concerned about personal appearance but unconcerned about the neatness of their personal environment (rooms, locker)
 * moody and sensitive, anger can flare up suddenly
 * feelings are easily hurt
 * girls tend to focus on close friendships; boys tend to travel in small groups
 * spend hours on the phone or computer
 * strong interest in sports
 * enjoy collecting things (jewelry, make-up, music, movies)

[|The Cheese Touch!]

14 year olds
 * often embarrassed to be seen with their parents
 * adult personality continues to develop
 * typically loud and rambunctious
 * "know it all" stage