GROWING PAINS Girls are rushing into their teens earlier than ever, according to a new study released by the Girl Scouts Research Institute. Preteen girls in the 8-to-12 age group are increasingly worried about their popularity, weight and appearance. In third grade 75% are happy with their looks, but by the seventh grade only 56% are. By the time they are 10 or 12, nearly a quarter think 12 or 13 is the right age for a first romantic relationship. The report concludes that while they may be maturing physically, emotionally these kids are in many ways still kids.
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