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Tween scene

We surveyed more than 100 Chicago-area 9-to 12-year-olds to get a glimpse at the world of this often-overlooked age group.

TOCK staff
Published: January 31, 2012

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    By the numbers | Tweens

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    Sixty-one percent do NOT miss Harry Potter.

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    Bulls star Derrick Rose and President Obama get major cool points with tweens.

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    Eighty-two percent prefer Justin Bieber's former combover to his new hairdo.

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    Tweens don't like Chicago winters, either.

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    They're not holding their breath for a World Series win by the Cubs.

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    Thirty-nine percent of tweens surveyed have a cell phone.

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    Tween fashionistas agree: Skinny jeans are OUT.

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    Fifty-five percent love their siblings.

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    Twenty-three percent have a Facebook account.

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By the numbers | Tweens

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