Is an 11 year old considered a child?

Legally, the term child may refer to anyone below the age of majority or some other age limit. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines child as a human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.

Do 11 year olds have attitudes?

A “know-it-all” attitude also may start to emerge during the tween years. While a childs reasoning and problem-solving skills become more advanced around this age, many tweens think theyre able to do everything on their own. Your tween also may look for loopholes in your rules as well.

How do I discipline my 11-year-old?

Here are the most effective discipline strategies for tweens.Create a behavior contract. A behavior contract outlines what they need to do to earn and keep extra privileges. Take away privileges. Reward good behavior. Provide pre-teaching. Engage in problem-solving. Allow for natural consequences.