At what age do teenage mood swings stop?
There was more variation among girls than among boys in how happy or sad they were, but both genders had a similar rate of change overall. By 18 years old, most of the emotional hills and valleys had given way to a more gentle landscape. In fact, over half (52%) complained that their pre-teens can be more difficult than a teenager – with girls emerging as the most challenging between the ages of 8 and 12. At this age, teens make more of their own choices about friends, sports, studying, and school. They become more independent, with their own personality and interests, although parents are still very important. Teenagers (15-17 years of age)