Typical Behavioral Characteristics By nichole.richard 2008 Ages 5-10 Children in this age group care what others think about them 2009 Ages 5-10 Children in this age group may fiddle with things an may be increasingly awkward. 2010 Ages 5-10 Children at this age can dress with skill 2011 Ages 11-13 Children in this age develop strong friendships. 2012 Ages 11-13 Children in this age group seek guidance from parents but do not want lectures. 2013 Ages 11-13 Children in this age group experience body changes that cause embarrassment and self-consciousness. 2014 Ages 14-18 Students in this age desire independence. 2015 Ages 14-18 Children in the age group are emotional with intervals of moodiness. 2016 Ages 14-18 Children in this age group are inquisitive, argumentative, and questioning