What is another word for preteenage?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪtˈiːne͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Preteenage can also be referred to as preadolescent or tween. These terms are used to describe children between the ages of 9 and 12 who are not quite teenagers yet. The preadolescent stage is marked by significant physical changes, emotional growth, and social development. Tweens are typically seen as more independent than younger children but not quite as mature as teenagers. Some other words that can be used to describe this stage include juvenile, juvenile adolescent, and prepubescent. Each term carries a slightly different connotation, but they all refer to children who are transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
