# Bedtime stories about growing up

> Bedtime stories for ages 9 to 12 about social media, first crushes, boundaries, money and big decisions. From $2.00.

Canonical: https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/topics/growing-up
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Children of 9 to 12 still like a story at night, as long as it does not feel babyish. These themes deal with what is new at that age: a first crush, a group chat, earning their own money, disagreeing with a parent and making a decision on their own.

The hero handles it with some help and a few mistakes. That makes the story an easy way to start a conversation without a lecture.

## 10 themes in this topic

- [Making a tough decision](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/making-a-tough-decision) (real world, ages 7-8)
- [Earning money for the first time](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/earning-money-for-the-first-time) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Managing your own schedule](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/managing-your-own-schedule) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Navigating social media](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/navigating-social-media) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [First crushes and butterflies](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/first-crushes-and-butterflies) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Disagreeing with parents](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/disagreeing-with-parents) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Making big decisions](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/making-big-decisions) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Choosing your own friends](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/choosing-your-own-friends) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Setting personal boundaries](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/setting-personal-boundaries) (real world, ages 9-12)
- [Taking on leadership roles](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes/taking-on-leadership-roles) (real world, ages 9-12)

## Related

- [All themes](https://www.bedtime-stories.fun/stories/themes)