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Age 5-10
*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) -
Age 11-13
- Some guidance from parents is accepted.
- Desires to make own decisions and relationships.
- Friends gain importance, seek attention from relationships.
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Age 14-18
- Seeking personal Identity and having ones own opinion.
- Learning what takes priority in their lives.
- Physiological and emotion development.
- Peer Pressure is an influence .