Tweens

1) The thesis of Tweens is that there is no such thing as preadolescence anymore.

2) The self-image Tweens cultivate is that they are worried about their appereance and how other see them. They're also into fashion and know the fashion industry better than themselves. When they discuss this, it causes other kids to want to join the tween sensation.

3) Hymowitz links the tween phenomenon to dangerous behavior such as drug abuse, sex, and eating disorders.

4) According to Hymowitz, primary causes of the tween phenomenon are music, television, encouragement from parents unknowingly, and society.