Boys will be boys, that is what they say. However, does that mean that their personality and interest will never change. On the contrary, you actually need to update yourself with the growth spurt of boys as they grow very fast, and their interests grows with them too.
So, you were spending the evening with some children, then you notice that 10 years old boys have actually start maturing a little bit. They might not be interested in dinosaur toys anymore. You needed help, but you cannot think of anything from the top of your head.
Why is that? Is it because you forgot how it is like being 10 years old? Is it because you do not really know the kid? Maybe you simply do not understand how 10 years old thinks emotionally. Maybe they have changed physically and needed to fit in to other activities that suits them better.
Around 10 years old, boys will be leaving their childhood and, on the road to becoming a teenager. Now, you might notice that boys of these age start having new interest in things, while losing interests in hobbies they once had and there will be changes in both mental and physical attribute.
Personality-wise, 10 years old boys will exhibit tendencies to fit in with their peers, maybe it be from trend or activities. They will also feel embarrassed easily in front of others, probably the fact that they are heading to puberty. Boys this age wants activities that are more risk-taking, such as hiking.
During boy’s pre-teenager era, better known as tween years, they will also be interested in sports activities such as bicycling, skating, as well as paying attention to entertainment such as gaming, television programs and TV personalities.
Basically, at this age, boys like to explore and fine tune their motor skills such as basketball, artwork, using tool such as hammer and wood, as well as writing.
It would be great to gift your favourite boy any type of ball so they can engage in a healthy sport with their peers or even with their family members, not to mention, with you!
You can also gift them books to write on, or even art supplies for them to expand their creativity.
In this new era, even children at the age of 10 years old would hold a mobile phone. You might think, this is such an expensive gift. It doesn’t hurt to introduce boys of this age to technology, as they can engage with their friends through social media. However, it be best to advise them not to spend too much time online.
However, it be best not to shower them with too many gifts while forgetting that the best things in life are free. At this age, boys need someone they can have a decent conversation with. Someone who they can depend on when things get tough. Someone that will guide them through decision making process.
They need advice on which friends to choose, which activities that would best suit them, and simply people that they can spent time with.
Best activities for 10 years old include aerobics and muscle strengthening activities. There are activities that can improve boys’ cognitive skills. Let’s look at those activities one by one.
First, we can spend time with the boys, playing outdoor, may it be playing with the dog, playing chase as well as playing ball. These are activities we can simply do in the backyard.
Secondly, we can go on field trips may it be to the park, to the zoo, or to the mountains to do some hiking. Boys totally love field trips as it increases their experience in life, as well as increase their sensory towards the environment and people around them.
We can also encourage them to do art projects or even science projects at this age. A good example would be the volcano science project which requires both creativity and the ability to analyse and reason. Such projects are not only fun, but validates their ability to create something. It may look like a simple experiment where you create the volcano with paper, putting baking soda and vinegar, but to the boys it will be an achievement if it works.
It does not hurt to put on some music. Listening to music, even creating music can be a good hobby for boys of this age. They are at the age where they can consistently learn something and make a product out of it. You could gift them with a musical instrument so that boys can expand their creativity.
Last but not least, team building activity is probably the best pick for 10 years old boys. Team building activity includes basketball, soccer, boy scouts as well as summer camp. Through team building, boys will be able to learn to hold responsibility, learn to be more sociable, and create a good personality through these activities.
The act of giving gifts also shows how much you care for them boys. If the boys use the gifts adequately, they will be able to upgrade their ability and their maturity as they move on to teenage phase.
The things they learn at age 10 years old will be detrimental phase that will shape their character as they become adult in later years. Character building is important; thus we should pay attention on how we raise these boys, we should gift them with toys and gadgets that are not only safe to play with, but also raise their interest.
If we do not show them the best way to play at 10 years old, they might indulge in unhealthy activities such as fighting or watching television too much.
In conclusion, we should raise 10 years old boys carefully. By spending time with them, introducing them to outdoor activities, and giving them appropriate gifts, we can not only give these boys happiness but also develop their characters to be better boys. The boys will surely appreciate them. A good deed always goes a long way.