On Becoming Pre-Teen Wise: Parenting Your Child from 8-12 YearsThe middle years, 9 to 12 years of age, are perhaps the most significant attitude forming period in the life of a child. It is during this time that the roots of moral character are established. From the foundation that is formed, healthy or not so healthy family relationships will be built. During the preteen years, patterns of conduct are firmly established patterns that will impact your parent child relationship for decades to come. Rightly meeting