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5 years old
*investigate everything
*eats more than ever
*makes up rules -
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Behaviors for Ages 5-18 years
Age 5:
*investigates everything
*eats more than ever
*makes up their own rules -
6 years old
*"knows it all" fiercely independent
*seldom finished food
*obsessed with rules; tattles to show the adult child knows rules -
7 years old
*all they think about is playing
*feels mistreated by everyone
*cares what others think about them -
8 years old
*demands parent attention
*overally sensitive to approval/disapproval of parents
*see situations and rules as black and white
*boys play with boys/girls play with girls
*cry when tired/stomach ache when worried -
9 years old
*fiddles with things and growing ackward
*friends are more important than mother
*rebels if given too many directions/direct orders
*thinks all adults are stupid -
10 years old...the Docile Age!
*accepts parents wishes and generally obeys
*learns to disobey in small rebellions
-at first may agree/accept, but then argues
*sees rules as flexible; makes excuses for misbehavior
*demands friends keep promises -
11-12 years old
*Peer Pressure becomes intense!
*want guidance from parents/not lectures
*body changes cause embarrasment
*being seen with parents cause embarrasment
*eradic behavior from girls-hormone changes
*want to choose own friends -
13 years old
*want to make own decisions/choose own friends
*self-centered; world revolves around them
*thinking about abstract concepts, not just tangible (ie. trust, spirituality)
*with changes-feelings of uncertainty, moodiness
*hypersensitive to what others think of them
*worry about everything they think is different about them -
14 years old
*having gained some indpendence are pretty happy with themselves
*aware of their capabilities and want to try new things
*want to be liked and part of a group
*like to compare/contrast everything!
*eating habits start to become poor due to more activities and new schedules -
15 years old -the year of separation
*start to separate themselves from parents
-boys are quieter, monosyllabic language to create distance
-girls louder, find all possible ways to challenge/irritate parents
*friends extremely important
*start swearing -
16 years old
*shows confindence
*will criticize/compliment parents on the spot
*manners not perfected; when/when NOT to express
*get very attached to friends/opposite sex
*happy in general, live in the present -
17 years old
*stressing all the time
*less conflict with parents
*thrive on everything going on around them
*showing more concern about future
*showing more concern about body weight/size
*very busy-going to school, working, clubs, sports, etc.
*good nutritional habits hard to keep due to busy schedule
*exercise usually not part of routine (unless playing sports) -
18 years old
*show self-confindence and pride
*show more cooperative behavior and understanding
*compromise more with others
*not as influenced by peers/groups
*back to relationship with parents and asking questions for guidance and listening to them
