Do you want preteens or not *Note* (I do respect everyone opinion)

I have always felt like the jump between kid and teen is a big change. All of the sudden, they were tiny as a kid and now as a teen, they are just as tall as an adult. While I would prefer a new life stage, it doesn't have to be an actual new life stage for me. But I would like the teens to be at least a bit smaller than they are now.