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Going from 5 to 18: What to expect

  • 5 Years old

    5 Years old
    Age 5
    Makes up rules while playing
    Investigates everything
    Eats more than ever before
  • 6 Years old

    6 Years old
    Age 6
    Tattles
    Wants to be independent
    Obsessed with rules
  • 7 Years Old

    7 Years Old
    Age 7
    Complains all the time
    Cares about what others think about them
    Just want to play
  • 8 Years old

    8 Years old
    Age 8
    Demands attention from parents
    Has trouble playing with peers
    Overly Sensitive to parents approval or disapproval
  • 9 Years old

    9 Years old
    Age 9
    Rebels against too many directions and direct orders
    Fiddles with everything
    Friends are more important than mom
  • 10 Years old

    10 Years old
    Age 10
    Accepts parents wishes and generally obeys
    Makes excuses for all misbehavior
    Demand that friends keep promises
  • 11-12 years old

    11-12 years old
    Age 11-12
    Develop strong friendships
    Want to make their own decisions
    Begin to understand how others feel
  • 12 years old

    12 years old
    Age 12
    Develop strong friendships
    Want to make own decisions
    Begin to understand how others feel
  • 13 Years old

    13 Years old
    Age 13
    Quiet demeanor
    Sensitive
    Peer pressure incrreases
  • 14 Years old

    14 Years old
    Age 14
    Impulsive
    Moody
    Wants everything "NOW"
  • 15 Years old

    15 Years old
    Age 15
    Do not like to as for permission
    Want to be independent
    Difficulty controlling emotions
  • 16 Years old

    16 Years old
    Age 16
    Spend less time with family
    Extremely sensitive to peer groups
    Opinionated and challenging
  • 17 Years old

    17 Years old
    Age 17
    More in control of moods
    Building strong bonds
    Calmer
  • 18 Years old

    18 Years old
    Age 18
    Idealistic and enthusiastic
    Trying to figure out where they belong
    Become more cooperative
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    From 5-18