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5 Years Old
Will investigate everything.
Can take charge of smal repsonsibilities including: tying shoes, bathroom responsibilities, and family chores.
When playing, make up rules as the game goes along. -
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6 Years Old
Takes responsibility for self-care.
Always in motion but clumsy.
May have temper tantrums -
7 Years Old
Care what others think about them.
Feel that they are mistreated by everyone.
Complain alot, mainly about parents. -
8 Years Old
Demands attention from parents.
Overly sensitive to parents approval or diapproval
Sees every situation as black and white -
9 Years Old
Friends are more important than mother.
Becoming increasingly awkward.
Rebels against too many direcitons. -
10 Years Old
Sees rules as flexible.
Learns to diorbey in small rebellions.
Demands that friends keep promises. -
11 Years Old
Often embaressed to be seen in public with parents.
Body changes causes self-consciousness.
They begin to understand how others feel. -
12 Years Old
Want guidance from parents but not lectures.
Want to make their own decisions.
Develop strong friendships. -
13 Years Old
Hormones causes mood swings and moodiness.
Sensitivity to their changing body.
Feel like they are always being watched and judged. -
14 Years Old
Enjoy tring new things.
Are moe comfortable with their bodies and less mood swings.
Wants to be part of a group and wants to be liked by peers. -
15 Years Old
They want independance from parents rules.
May feel the need to push family away.
Wants to make their own decisions. -
16 Years Old
Gaining independent life skills.
Most interested in the "Here and Now".
Forms close emotional ties with friends and the opposite sex. -
17 Years Old
Less conflict with parents but still push for independence.
Feel validated based on their actions.
Feel the need for more responsibility. -
18 Years Old
Idealistic and enthusiastic about future goals.
Peer groups become less influencial.
Have an emerging ability to make independent decisions and to compromise.
