Ten is a big age for kids. Being double digits feels important—like you’re one step closer to maturity. For moms, having a kid who’s 10 years old is a sweet spot in parenting. You get to enjoy a bit of maturity, but there are still glimpses of your baby. That being said, you might find yourself butting heads more often than you used to as your kiddo pushes boundaries and tries to rush into all the things he or she sees older kids doing.
But hold your ground, Mom. Just because a particular choice is the “norm” these days doesn’t make it a good choice. To help you spot the danger zones for kids of this age range, we’ve put together a list of 10 things a kid who’s 10 years old shouldn’t be doing. We realize all children mature at different rates, and there may be some exceptions to the rule, but this list gives you a place to start in determining if you need to put the brakes on in some areas