Just a little bit ago several of The Boy’s friends came by and invited him to the park.  Because he is 2 years older and is allowed certain freedoms, I allowed him to go.  The Girl wanted to go, but I wouldn’t let her.   In addition to not thinking she is old enough to be several blocks from home with just a few 5th graders to supervise her, I also think that The Boy should be allowed to do his thing with his friends, without The Girl tagging along.  Now, she is screaming, crying, growling.  Growling?  If this is what she is like now, I don’t want to live with her when she becomes premenstrual.