5 year Olds
Their Play Expanding
What is, starting to make and choose friends and to engage in play that involves directions, expectations, and cooperation.
Independence.
What is, learning to detach from parents.
Consistent Moodiness
What is, starting puberty.
They know best
What is, Arguing with parents.
Relationships.
What is, starting to develop short but intense relationships.
Simple Chores
What is, they can start putting their plate and cup up.
Meaningful friendships.
What is, growing more attention towards friends and valuing friendships.
Eager to fit in
What is, expanding their social lives.
Peer Pressure
What is, experimenting with different personas and activities based on what their peers are doing.
Importance
What is, friends and family becoming equal in importance.
Testing limits.
What is, Regressing in behavior and even having the occasional meltdown.
Putting themselves in someone else's shoes.
What is, sense of Justice.
Questioning Authority
What is, introduction to drinking, smoking, or self harm.
Romances
What is, starting to find interest in dating and romantic relationships.
Adulting
What is, becoming fearful of living on their own with their own responsibilities.
Speech and Language growth.
What is, engaging in conversations and sharing their opinions.
Caring about others opinions
What is, learning how to manage emotions and regulate moods.
Exploring identity
What is, changing hair, hobbies, clothing, or friends.
Emotional Regulation.
What is, listening to music, journaling, or talking too friends.
Opinion making.
What is, being able to evaluate their own opinion without the crowd.
RED FLAGS
What is, Hyperactivity or constant movement beyond regular playing. Or, frequent, unexplainable temper tantrums.
Decentralization
What is, masking their true thoughts and see things from another person's point of view.
Growing Independence
What is, separating from their family, finding their own solution.
Sexual Orientation
What is, knowing what their sexuality is and being comfortable with it.
Parents
What is, being able to go to their parents for guidance and help.