When Do Boys Usually Start Showing Interest in Girls?

Hey there, Cindy!

I understand your concern about your son’s disinterest in girls while his friends seem to be all about them. Rest assured, your son is perfectly normal. At this age, tweens are still going through various changes, making it hard to define what is “normal.”

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Each child goes through sexual and psychological development at their own pace. It’s completely normal for your son not to show any curiosity or interest in girls at the moment. The age range for the onset of puberty and intellectual maturation is quite broad, starting as early as 8 and extending as late as 14. So, your son falls well within this range. While the average age for girls to start showing interest is around 11, for boys, it’s more like 12. However, it’s important not to focus too much on averages. After all, who wants to be average, right?

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It’s worth noting that even if your son’s body seems ready, his mind might not be on the same wavelength just yet. The two processes don’t always sync up perfectly during this stage of development.

Geography and environment also play a significant role in the early stages of dating. In some schools, kids start forming small groups and talk about “going with someone” as early as grades 4-6. This might involve talking during recess and walking home together. However, in other schools just a few blocks away, the culture might be entirely different, and such “coupling” may not occur until grade 8.

Considering the influence of tween culture, it’s important to remember that just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean your son needs to follow suit. In fact, his disinterest can be seen as a sign of independence and confidence. He’s simply not into it yet, and he feels no pressure to conform. Good for him!

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We should also consider what “dating” means to them at this age. If it simply means spending recess talking to a special someone, it’s understandable that your son may not be willing to give up his physical activities and one-on-one basketball games just yet. And that’s perfectly normal!

In conclusion, rest assured that your son is well within the normal range of development when it comes to showing interest in girls. There’s no need to worry about averages or conforming to what others are doing. Your son’s independence and confidence are admirable qualities. Keep supporting him and enjoy this stage of his life!

By the way, I have an upcoming workshop dedicated to tweens. You might want to check it out to get even more helpful information for this new phase of parenting.

Take care,
Alyson

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my upcoming workshop for more insights on parenting during the tween stage. You’ll find a lot of valuable information!

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