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What behaviors are no longer appropriate after puberty?

Our 11-year-old daughter hit puberty early—starting her period at 9 and now standing at 5'3" with a mature appearance that often makes people assume she’s much older. Emotionally and intellectually, she’s still very much a kid, and we’re a close, affectionate family. She loves curling up with us for movies, sitting on Dad’s lap, or having her back tickled—just like she always has.But recently, a comment from my mom gave me pause: she said that our daughter sitting on her dad’s lap in public might give people the wrong idea. It made me wonder—how do you balance staying connected and affectionate while being mindful of how things may be perceived, especially as kids grow and their bodies change?We never want to stifle her need for comfort and love, but we also want to be smart about setting boundaries.Have you faced this? How did you adjust without losing that special closeness? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! #ParentingThroughPuberty #FamilyAffection #HealthyBoundaries #GrowingUpFast #ParentingSupport #Parenting