Middle Childhood
Middle childhood (usually ages 6-12) is a time that children are becoming more independent of family and begin looking toward their peers for social direction (Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood, n.d.). At this stage children are spending more time with their friends and wish to be liked and accepted by others (Psychology Campus, 2008). Children are now competing with each other to find their position in the social hierarchy (Kennedy-More, E. 2013).
According to (Kennedy-More, E. 2013), there are four main groupings that middle children tend to fall into. These groups are also known as “cliques”. About 1/3 of children fall into the popular group, within this group children are constantly challenging each other to maintain or enhance
According to (Kennedy-More, E. 2013), there are four main groupings that middle children tend to fall into. These groups are also known as “cliques”. About 1/3 of children fall into the popular group, within this group children are constantly challenging each other to maintain or enhance