Children running in park

Children's Typical Behavior

  • Children Ages 5-10

    Children Ages 5-10
    Can tend to become a bit bossy.
    Outgoing and Independent.
    Become more aware of issues and begin to worry.
  • Children Ages 11-13

    Children Ages 11-13
    Work hard to be responsible.
    Erratic and inconsistent emotional behavior.
    "Talking Back" increases, they begin to want to spend more time with friends.
  • Children Ages 14-18

    Children Ages 14-18
    Increased sense of self-consciousness.

    Begin to debate opposing viewpoints. Shows concerns of their future.

    Might be willing to take some risks, that affect their behavior.