Child Development Guide: 5-6 Years (continued)
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Topics: Middle Years (5-9), All Developmental Milestones (Ages 5-8)
Topics: Middle Years (5-9), All Developmental Milestones (Ages 5-8)
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Five to Six Years |
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| Normal Characteristics | Suggested Behaviors for Effective Parenting |
| In general, is reliable and well-adjusted. | Be grateful. |
| May show some fear of the dark, falling, dogs, or bodily harm, though this is not a particularly fearful age. | Don't dismiss fears as unimportant. |
| If tired, nervous, or upset, may exhibit the following behaviors: nail biting, eye blinking, throat clearing, sniffling, nose twitching, and/or thumbsucking. | Try not to appear overly concerned, since an increase in nervous habits is temporary and normal. Deal with the cause of the tension rather than the habit exhibited. Help the child structure time to include quiet play and rest. Read the child a story. |
| Is concerned with pleasing adults. | Show your love by recognizing positive behaviors. |
| Is easily embarrassed. | Be sensitive about embarrassing things and help child avoid them. |
| Emotional Development for Four to Five Years | Emotional Development for Six to Seven Years |
| Return to Using the Child Development Guide |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Five to Six Years |
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| Normal Characteristics | Suggested Behaviors for Effective Parenting |
| Is interested in being good, but may tell untruths or blame others for wrongdoings because of intense desire to please and do right. | Do not be shocked by the child's untruthfulness. "Lying" is not a trait to come down hard on at this age. Help the child learn to accept responsibility for own action in a positive, caring manner. |
| Wants to do what he/she believes is right and avoid what is wrong. | Acknowledge child's attempt to act in accordance with own beliefs. Don't punish for inability to always behave properly. |
| Moral Development for Four to Five Years | Moral Development for Six to Seven Years |
| Return to Using the Child Development Guide |
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