However, puberty may also begin in preadolescence/middle childhood. The style remains during preadolescence until puberty. The only survivors are boys in their middle childhood or preadolescence. The latency phase ends when the child at ten years old enters preadolescence. A tween is a human in the stage of preadolescence, between childhood and early adolescence. Many executive functions may begin in childhood and preadolescence, such as inhibitory control. However, in some individuals (particularly females), puberty begins in the preadolescence years. For example, puberty now typically begins during preadolescence, particularly in females. Preadolescence can bring its own challenges and anxieties. Preadolescence is the period where early childhood ends and puberty begins. Preadolescence may also be defined as the period from 9 to 14 years.