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Twelve-year-olds are increasingly striving for independence and should feel empowered to express views without fear of dismissal due to their age.

Physically and cognitively, 12 is a year of intense transformation. jr (12)

A major theme for 12-year-olds globally is their right to participation, as outlined in of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child . at age 12

This right ensures that children are not just heard, but that their opinions are taken seriously in decisions affecting their lives. jr (12)

Growth velocity peaks during this time. Interestingly, at age 12, girls are often temporarily taller than boys before the boys' growth spurt fully takes over. Preparing for the Future