Its perfectly normal for boys and girls to start liking each other during the preteen years. Its very new, so it might feel awkward or strange. Its also fine if kids feel too young to get involved in this lovey-dovey stuff. The good news is that almost all kids think girls and boys can be friends.

What do you do when you have a 10 year old crush?

First Loves and Crushes for Kids Ages 4-11First crushes are not really “romantic.” Keep young crushes in perspective—and dont equate them with romantic love. Love is all about attachment. Children mimic the world around them. Let it play out. Its okay to encourage your child. Never make fun of young love or crushes.23 Mar 2021

Why does my kid have a crush?

“It could be a sign of something else thats going on in his life,” says Haen. “Kids might cling to a crush if things are rocky at home between their parents, theyre struggling in school for the first time or somethings going on in their social circle.”