Start to form stronger, more complex friendships and peer relationships.Here is some information on how children develop during middle childhood: Emotional/Social Changes Another big change children need to prepare for during this time is starting middle or junior high school. Also, physical changes of puberty might be showing by now, especially for girls. This is an important time for children to gain a sense of responsibility along with their growing independence. Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices for themselves. Healthy friendships are very important to your child’s development, but peer pressure can become strong during this time.
Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now.
