BFF and Everyone Else at 10
I just survived a weekend that included eight ten-year-olds over for a birthday slumber party at our house. It was about 12 hours of non-stop giggling, whispering, arguing and singing songs straight from Radio Disney. And there were quite a bit of messy spills all over the furniture.But hey, we all got through it and the newly-minted ten-year-old enjoyed herself. She even thanked me (me!) for a fun party.
What did I learn about pre-teen girls? A few observations for those interested in this very intriguing demographic:
- They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very tall, others very small. All are about to embark on all that “growing up” stuff and few are very hip to the details. (It’s amazing what kind of misconceptions run rampant.)
- Radio Disney is still hip, as are its superstars. Hannah Montana is the hippest because she’s a rock star and a regular girl. How hip. How realistic.
- Hillary Duff fell out of favor because she became too flashy. This from a group of girls who revel in making themselves over to look like movie stars. Go figure.
- Everyone loves to pose, just like a model. Sticking your butt out and putting your hands on your hips is required.
- Messy hair is fun because it makes your mother crazy.
- Stores like Justice and Limited 2 are revered. The bestest birthday present is a gift certificate to these places so you can “buy out the store like a rock star.”
- You can’t have too many BFFs (best friends forever).
- Despite all this growing up stuff, teddy bears are important, especially at bed time. Without your teddy, the world just isn’t right.
Happy birthday, Shira! You are my one and only BDF (best daughter forever).
