What are character traits of a thirteen year old girl?

Answer 1

Thirteen-year-old girls (and guys) are often at the mercy of hormonal surges and changes. These changes can create increased tiredness, irritability, and can cause fluctuating emotions. At the same time, these teenagers are just beginning the process of individuation, that is, the process of moving toward separating themselves from parents and other adult caregivers. During individuation, teens may sometimes seem obstinate, stubborn, argumentative, etc. However, teens have the massive job of sorting out the differences between their own ideas, versus ideas adults have. The teens do not always know how to express their ideas, and sometimes the strong feelings associated with their thoughts and opinions. As well, teens experience strong peer pressures which sometimes is in conflict with rules set forth by parents, teachers, and other authorities.

These issues wax and wane throughout the teen years of ages 12-18, with periods of calmness and compliance and periods of high conflict and confusion. The assumption is, with guidance and support, that most teens resolve these issues by the time they reach "the age of majority". However, many teens age into young adults without resolving these issues, and must continue to deal with these conflicts with parents, family, and in other relationships.