Cooperating is another skill useful for living in a society. In order to cooperate, children must sometimes give up or share something and become less egocentric—less concerned about themselves and more concerned about the welfare of the group. Adults understand that cooperation is a necessity for the welfare of any society. Children, especially young children, need guidance and support in learning to cooperate; they must learn to balance the task of developing a strong sense of self with that of learning to become a member of a group.
Cooperative behaviors, like sharing behaviors, develop as children mature. The more social experiences children have had, the better their ability to cooperate. The same kinds of factors that influence sharing behaviors also influence children’s ability to cooperate.
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