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Kindergarten-2nd grade
Start playing with other kids and separate from caregivers more easily
May still have tantrums because of changes in routine or not getting what they want
Enjoy playing with other kids and are more conversational and independent
Test boundaries but are still eager to please and help out
Begin to understand what it means to feel embarrassed
Are more aware of others’ perceptions
May complain about friendships and other kids’ reactions
Want to behave well, but aren’t as attentive to directions
Try to express feelings with words, but may resort to aggression when upset
3rd-5th grade
Test boundaries but are still eager to please and help out
Begin to understand what it means to feel embarrassed
Are more aware of others’ perceptions
May complain about friendships and other kids’ reactions
Want to behave well, but aren’t as attentive to directions
Try to express feelings with words, but may resort to aggression when upset
Share secrets and jokes with friends
May start to develop own identity by withdrawing from family activities and conversations
Are affectionate, silly, and curious, but can also be selfish, rude, and argumentative
middle school
Start thinking more logically
Are introspective and moody and need privacy
Value friends’ and others’ opinions more and more
May test out new ideas, clothing styles, and mannerisms while figuring out where/how to fit in
Strive to be independent and may start emotionally distancing from caregivers
Start trying to discover strengths and weaknesses, at times seeming self-centered,
impulsive
, or moody
Show pride in successes
Spend a lot of time with friends and may be interested in dating
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