Its perfectly normal for boys and girls to start liking each other during the preteen years. Its very new, so it might feel awkward or strange. Its also fine if kids feel too young to get involved in this lovey-dovey stuff. The good news is that almost all kids think girls and boys can be friends.

What age should kids have crushes?

According to experts, most kids will experience their first crush by the age of five or six. And while Kindergarten crushes rarely amount to more than hanging out at recess together, kids at this age may want to act out what they think its like being in love. One of these behaviors is oftentimes kissing on the cheek.

Should a 10 year old have a cell phone?

The average age kids get a phone is between 12 and 13. Steyer from Common Sense Media also didnt allow his children to have cell phones before high school but has stated, “no two kids are the same. There is no magic number. A kids age is not as important as his or her own responsibility or maturity level.”