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It took me til I was 13 and in 7th grade to stop playing with Barbies/Bratz,me and my sister used to play Barbies 24/7 but since she's older than me when she got older she stopped even though I still wanted to play,and I still did play by myself and with friends,but then I realized that when I usually play Barbies/Bratz I get bored after like a few minutes and I don't usually have anyone to play with which isn't fun and I thought I'm getting old for them anyway,so then I thought maybe it's time for me to give Barbies/Bratz up,so I did,I gave them,barbie clothes,accessories,food,pets,... dollhouse to my mom's friend's daughter.After I gave them away there would be times when I missed them,but after awhile I didn't miss them at all and grew out of them completely but I still hold the happy memories of playing with them forever.The point is,don't worry about it,she'll eventually grow out of them eventually/when she needs/is ready to.Besides at her age I don't think it's that uncommon to still play with them,I actually heard girls in my sister's highschool played with Bratz.But in my opinon you don't need to worry about that until she's 14 and/or in 8th grade.
just quit hating. some people (you) grow out of childish things faster than others. there's nothing wrong with that. =]
There is nothing wrong with playing with Barbies going into sixth grade. She'll stop playing with them when she's ready. What is she like 11? Jeez, don't be so fast to grow up, enjoy your childhood!!
Playing with dolls in the 6th grade is not neccessarily a bad thing. My friend loved to play with Barbies when she was in middle school, and loved to make up stories for them because she had a vivid imagination. Since she is home-schooled, she won't be made fun of classmates, so I wouldn't worry about it unless she acts very immature for her age (e.g. throws tantrums, etc.) If she does this, you should see a doctor.
Why does this bother you? Does she always act like a first grader or is this something she only does privately? If you are a true friend and find her behavior that far off, tell her. Talk to her about the impression she is making. After that it's up to her to choose to change or stay the same. Whatever her choice, respect it and her.
Let's see...11 is the new 18? Come on, let your friend be. When she is good and ready to put up her dolls she will. Be a good friend and understand that you decided to drop dolls your friend hasn't and that is OK. If you are trying to change her maybe she doesn't need a friend like you.
I am 54 years old and I play online games. My son is 14 and he plays Xbox.
I don't know when we will grow out of this phase, but we don't feel like anyone should tell us that we are too old to play.
If the people who think that home school teachers should be certified find out about it, they might make an age limit for certain games. As it is, there is not an age limit for playing.
You should stop being her friend (because of being snobby) or you should learn to loosen up and stop worrying about what people think. Playing barbies in gr. 6 is totally fine. Just because your other friends don't find it 'cool' doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the one friend who still enjoys playing. Girls still played with barbies all the time when I was in gr. 6, and that wasn't THAT long ago. I know girls today who played with barbies around that age--nothing wrong with it at all.
Gee I remember playing with Brabies at this age. Why are kids so eager to grow up these days. Now it is not unheard of 11 year olds having sex. It is so sad!!
Some kids have mental, physical, or learning problems that make them be this way. One of my children is diagnosed as being 3 yrs younger than others her age. And she has paid dearly for this because kids keep picking on her. It's bad enough tthat she knows she has this problem and has trouble dealing with it.
Kids are always so MEAN and picking on other kids. Please don't do this. Everyone wants to be wanted and liked. Whatever someone does to pick on another kid, just think 'would I want someone to do this to me?'
It is your choice to be her friend or not, but PLEASE don't pick on her.
if you are a true friend then you will let her do what she likes doing ..
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...i mean she might grow out of it soon but a true friend would let her be and play with her..
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..besides everyone has something that they havent grown out of..
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..hope this helps!!(dr.freinds and love)
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Quit judging your friend.
I don't think there is anything wrong with her still playing with her barbies, she needs to be herself, stay young as long as she can because she will grow up fast enough and she just isn't ready to grow up yet.
Sit down, and play with her.
Remember to be a child as long as you can, adulthood is what will last the rest of your life.
FYI, I still have my Teddy Bear after almost half a century.
dont get me wrong i still love pokemon and that kind of stuff and im going into the 8th grade but man... still plays with barbies thats just childish... lol
Is there a problem with that? Hey I'm a 40 year old woman and I still watch Barney.
There isn't anything wrong with wanting to act young.
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