This thread. Yes. *likes it*

I'm horrible at getting my thoughts organized but here's what I think about all the things. I think that unless you're close to 11 yourself, or are around 11 year olds lots, it can definitely be hard to channel your inner pre-teen so I totally understand how there might be unrealistic RPing there. But with that said, I definitely think that there are some things you would sort of know that an 11 year old wouldn't do and I think that Anna's list, for the most part, is spot-on.

I completely see Felix's point about the stuffed animal thing. I think that totally depends on the child. I'm not saying that I think it's common for an 11 year old to bring a stuffed animal to class for cuddles but I know Ella has her stuffed elephant she keeps in her dorm for comfort and I think that's totally fine? I dunno, again, I guess everyone is different.

I also agree that some 11 year olds will definitely be more mature than others. I think things like siblings, how they were raised, and other general environment-type things have a huge impact on this. If they were babied, maybe they'll act less mature. Maybe if they had to look after a bunch of younger siblings, they grew up faster. Variation is good in this case. People have different childhoods and that definitely will determine how they act later on.

The charrie model stuff doesn't bother me as much because I know it can be hard sometimes to find the pictures you /want/ but I do think that staying within a reasonable age range when picking would be good.

Anyway, just my thoughts.