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  *Investigation of the world around them, different forms of play develop. Also very energetic. *Rules develop from being made up, to black and white, to being tangible. *Independence is a continuous goal with increasing distance towards parents. However, still seeking approval. By age 10, child is accepting of parents. (Photo:http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/07/montessori-philosophy-second-plane-of.html)
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  - Some guidance from parents is accepted.
 - Friends gain importance, and seek attention from relationships.
 
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  - Seek personal identity and having ones own opinion.
 - Physiological and emotional development.
- Peer Pressure is an influence.