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Age 5
The child has a natural curiosity and investigates everything, has a bigger appetite than in past years, and when playing, the child makes up rules as the he/she goes along -
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Age 5 - Age 18
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Age 6
The child is obsessed by rules and it is very important the they let the adult know they know the rules. The child is always in a state of constant motion, especially when expected to sit for periods of time. The child may have temper tantrums again, and displays the most negative behavior when with their mother -
Age 7
The child complains often and has many plights and grievances about their parents.The child feels mistreated by everyone and have tendencies to complain often. The child develops an awareness of how other people view them and they care about those opinions -
Age 8
The child demands attention from parents, but is overly sensitive to parent’s approval or disapproval. The child sees every situation and rule as black or white, with no variations. This can cause friction amongst peers. Boys and girls begin to have an urge to interact with each other. -
Age 9
The preteen becomes increasingly awkward, rebels if they believe there are too many orders or directions impended upon them, and think all adults are stupid and friends are more important than parental figures. -
Age 10
The preteen accepts parents’ wishes and generally obeys rules and guidelines. They see rules as flexible and rebel in small ways while making excuses for all misbehavior. They hold friends accountable for keeping promises. -
Age 11
The preteen shows strong feelings and intense emotions at different times. They compare their bodies with their peers. At this time, self-esteem is often affected by their appearance. -
Age 12
Preteen's level of independence shown increases even further. Anxiety may increase due to greater academic demands at school. They usually engage with peers who hold the same moral set as their family. -
Age 13
Teen may become emotional and frustrated when trying to deal with adult-like problems given their lack of experience. They are less affectionate towards parents. They like to be busy and engage in extracurricular activities. -
Age 14
The teens sexual curiosity and infatuation with the opposite sex is frequently directed toward popular media personalities. Their ability to express thoughts and emotions through talking improves. They begin to independently acknowledge right from wrong and listens to their conscience. -
Age 15
The teen has difficulty holding back or controlling their emotions. They have a preference for physical activity at this age, but also loves high excitement and low effort activities such as video games. -
Age 16
Teen is not as self-critical. They are not as moody or ruled by emotions. They cry infrequently and know how to curb their anger. They are less influenced by their peer group than in previous years. -
Age 17
Teen displays poor planning and judgement, rarely thinking of the negative consequences of their actions. They display increasingly risky, impulsive behaviors, including experimenting with drugs and alcohol. The teen pushes for more independence and they have a need for a greater amount of responsibility. -
Age 18
At this age, young adults value committed relationships, look for recognition in bigger picture accomplishments, and make their own decisions.
