Child Development Guide: Nine to Ten Years (continued)
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Topics: Preteen Years (9-13), All Developmental Milestones (Ages 8-10)
Topics: Preteen Years (9-13), All Developmental Milestones (Ages 8-10)
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Nine to Ten Years |
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| Normal Characteristics | Suggested Behaviors for Effective Parenting |
| May have some behavior problems, especially if not accepted by others. | Let the child know you accept him/her, even though you do not approve of specific behaviors. |
| Is becoming very independent, dependable, and trustworthy. | Provide many opportunities for exercising independence and dependability. Praise these positive characteristics. |
| Emotional Development for Eight to Nine Years | Emotional Development for Ten to Eleven Years |
| Return to Using the Child Development Guide |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Nine to Ten Years |
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| Normal Characteristics | Suggested Behaviors for Effective Parenting |
| Is very conscious of fairness; is highly competitive; argues over fairness; has difficulty admitting mistakes but is becoming more capable of accepting failures and mistakes and taking responsibility for them. | Be fair in dealings and relationships with child. Provide opportunities for competing, but help child see that losing is a part of playing. Do not ridicule, but help child learn to take responsibility for behavior. |
| Is clearly acquiring a conscience; is aware of right and wrong; wants to do right, but sometimes overreacts or rebels against a strict conscience. | Express your love and support for the child who falls short of meeting your personal standards of right and wrong. |
| Moral Development for Eight to Nine Years | Moral Development for Ten to Eleven Years |
| Return to Using the Child Development Guide |
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Reprinted with the permission of the Department of Social and Health Services.
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