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Age 5
A regular functioning five year old has some independent functioning skills. This includes: using toileting facilities, dressing themselves for school, crossing the road, and doing family chores , with assistance. -
Age 8
Children want attention and approval from their parents. They also want parents think from their perspective. Kids at this age usually require a solid foundation from their parents and good structure -
Age 10
Kids at this age usually need thier own personal space. Kids at the age of 10 are usually fairly docile. 10 year olds have usually developed enough by now to figure out how to bend the rules, instead of breaking. Will pick small arguements to disobey -
Age 11
At this age, children usually want guidance from their parents and not lectures on how to do things or make decisions. Kids are also more self conscious, at this age, when it comes to being seen with your parents. -
Age 12
Lots of changes to the body at this age. Puberty starts to occur and kids become self conscious about how they look to others. They begin to understand how others feel and develop strong friendships. -
Age 13
At this age, kids will start to break away from having a "bedtime" and will want to set their own routines. Will begin to change eating habits. -
Age 14
Students at this age are still going through hormonal changes and can appear at times to be "moody." As they enter 9th grade this age group will often join sports teams or clubs to interact with their peers. -
Age 16
At this age students will gain much more independence. With the ability to drive, comes an increased abilitiy to get a job, which means they have their own money. Body image and eating habits are a concern at this age. Some students may rely on fast food or some students aren't eating enough. -
Age 18
Kids at this age have fully develeoped their own eating habits and have lots of freedom to make choices. Stress can be a factor for most 18 year olds, in regards to college choice or career choice after high school.