This article was co-authored by César de León, M.Ed.. César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.
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As a preteen, you may feel like everyone still treats you like a child, even though you’re on your way to being a teenager. Acting more mature can help you get some of the independence and trust that you’re looking for. Communicate openly and calmly with the adults in your life and do your best to follow the rules that they have laid down for you. Being considerate and doing kind things for others also shows you’re mature.
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