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In legal settings, the law increasingly recognizes that 12-year-olds are capable of forming their own views, which should be given "due weight" based on their maturity. Growth and Development

Science shows the brain undergoes significant changes at this age, leading to more intense emotions and the ability to navigate complex ideas. jr (12)

Growth velocity peaks during this time. Interestingly, at age 12, girls are often temporarily taller than boys before the boys' growth spurt fully takes over. Preparing for the Future In legal settings, the law increasingly recognizes that